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ESTIMATES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Estimates.

Estimates - as a noun

A judgment of the qualities of something or somebody

Example: "Many factors are involved in any estimate of human life"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
estimation
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assessmentjudgementjudgment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
appraisalestimation
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
commercial documentcommercial instrument
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A statement indicating the likely cost of some job

Example: "He got an estimate from the car repair shop"

The respect with which a person is held

Example: "They had a high estimation of his ability"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
estimation
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
esteemregardrespect
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Estimates - as a verb

Judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)

Example: "I estimate this chicken to weigh three pounds"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
approximategaugeguessjudge
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
calculateciphercomputecypherfigurereckonwork out
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Judge to be probable

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
calculatecount onfigureforecastreckon
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
evaluatejudgepass judgment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The estimates for the project's completion date were way off."
"According to the estimates, the cost of the renovation will be around $50,000."
"The company's annual revenue estimates were surpassed."
"The government's estimates of unemployment rates are often inaccurate."
"The estimates of casualties in the war were shocking."
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Word Game Points

Is ESTIMATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, estimates is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ESTIMATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is ESTIMATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, estimates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ESTIMATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is ESTIMATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, estimates is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ESTIMATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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