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es·ti·mate  (st-mt)
tr.v. es·ti·mat·ed, es·ti·mat·ing, es·ti·mates
1. To calculate approximately (the amount, extent, magnitude, position, or value of something).
2. To form an opinion about; evaluate: "While an author is yet living we estimate his powers by his worst performance" (Samuel Johnson).
n. (-mt)
1. The act of evaluating or appraising.
2. A tentative evaluation or rough calculation, as of worth, quantity, or size.
3. A statement of the approximate cost of work to be done, such as a building project or car repairs.
4. A judgment based on one's impressions; an opinion.

[Latin aestimre, aestimt-.]

esti·mative adj.
esti·mator n.
Synonyms: estimate, appraise, assess, assay, evaluate, rate1
These verbs mean to form a judgment of worth or significance. Estimate usually implies a subjective and somewhat inexact judgment: difficult to estimate the possible results in advance.
Appraise stresses expert judgment: appraised the works of art.
Assess implies authoritative judgment in setting a monetary value on something as a basis for taxation: assessing real estate for investors.
Assay refers to careful examination, especially to chemical analysis of an ore: will assay the ingot.
In extended senses appraise, assess, and assay can refer to any critical analysis: appraised his character; will assess the impact of higher taxes; assaying the idea's merit.
Evaluate implies considered judgment in ascertaining value: evaluating a student's thesis for content and organization.
Rate involves determining the rank or grade of someone or something in relation to others: rated the restaurant higher than any other in the city.

estimate
vb [ˈɛstɪˌmeɪt]
1. (Mathematics & Measurements / Surveying) to form an approximate idea of (distance, size, cost, etc.); calculate roughly; gauge
2. (tr; may take a clause as object) to form an opinion about; judge to estimate one's chances
3. (Business / Commerce) to submit (an approximate price) for (a job) to a prospective client
4. (Mathematics & Measurements / Statistics) (tr) Statistics to assign a value (a point estimate) or range of values (an interval estimate) to a parameter of a population on the basis of sampling statistics See estimator
n [ˈɛstɪmɪt]
1. an approximate calculation
2. (Business / Commerce) a statement indicating the likely charge for or cost of certain work
3. a judgment; appraisal; opinion
[from Latin aestimāre to assess the worth of, of obscure origin]
estimative  adj

1. An analysis of a foreign situation, development, or trend that identifies its major elements, interprets the significance, and appraises the future possibilities and the prospective results of the various actions that might be taken.
2. An appraisal of the capabilities, vulnerabilities, and potential courses of action of a foreign nation or combination of nations in consequence of a specific national plan, policy, decision, or contemplated course of action.
3. An analysis of an actual or contemplated clandestine operation in relation to the situation in which it is or would be conducted in order to identify and appraise such factors as available as well as needed assets and potential obstacles, accomplishments, and consequences. See also intelligence estimate.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.estimateestimate - an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth; "an estimate of what it would cost"; "a rough idea how long it would take"
scalage - estimation of the amount of lumber in a log
figuring, reckoning, calculation, computation - problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
credit rating, credit - an estimate, based on previous dealings, of a person's or an organization's ability to fulfill their financial commitments
dead reckoning, guessing, guesswork, guess, shot - an estimate based on little or no information
guesstimate, guestimate - an estimate that combines reasoning with guessing
overrating, overreckoning, overestimate, overestimation - a calculation that results in an estimate that is too high
underestimate, underestimation, underrating, underreckoning - an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value
2.estimate - a judgment of the qualities of something or somebody; "many factors are involved in any estimate of human life"; "in my estimation the boy is innocent"
judgment, assessment, judgement - the act of judging or assessing a person or situation or event; "they criticized my judgment of the contestants"
appraisal - an expert estimation of the quality, quantity, and other characteristics of someone or something
capitalisation, capitalization - an estimation of the value of a business
3.estimate - a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
commercial document, commercial instrument - a document of or relating to commerce
overappraisal, overestimate, overestimation, overvaluation - an appraisal that is too high
4.estimate - a statement indicating the likely cost of some job; "he got an estimate from the car repair shop"
statement - a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc; "according to his statement he was in London on that day"
5.estimate - the respect with which a person is held; "they had a high estimation of his ability"
esteem, respect, regard - an attitude of admiration or esteem; "she lost all respect for him"
reputation, report - the general estimation that the public has for a person; "he acquired a reputation as an actor before he started writing"; "he was a person of bad report"
Verb1.estimateestimate - judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time); "I estimate this chicken to weigh three pounds"
compute, calculate, cipher, cypher, figure, reckon, work out - make a mathematical calculation or computation
quantise, quantize - approximate (a signal varying continuously in amplitude) by one whose amplitude is restricted to a prescribed set of discrete values
misgauge - gauge something incorrectly or improperly
put, place, set - estimate; "We put the time of arrival at 8 P.M."
give - estimate the duration or outcome of something; "He gave the patient three months to live"; "I gave him a very good chance at success"
lowball, underestimate - make a deliberately low estimate; "The construction company wanted the contract badly and lowballed"
assess - estimate the value of (property) for taxation; "Our house hasn't been assessed in years"
make - calculate as being; "I make the height about 100 feet"
reckon, count - take account of; "You have to reckon with our opponents"; "Count on the monsoon"
truncate - approximate by ignoring all terms beyond a chosen one; "truncate a series"
guesstimate - estimate based on a calculation
overestimate, overrate - make too high an estimate of; "He overestimated his own powers"
lowball, underestimate - make a deliberately low estimate; "The construction company wanted the contract badly and lowballed"
2.estimate - judge to be probable
pass judgment, evaluate, judge - form a critical opinion of; "I cannot judge some works of modern art"; "How do you evaluate this grant proposal?" "We shouldn't pass judgment on other people"
take into account, allow - allow or plan for a certain possibility; concede the truth or validity of something; "I allow for this possibility"; "The seamstress planned for 5% shrinkage after the first wash"

estimate
verb
1. calculate roughly, value, guess, judge, reckon, assess, evaluate, gauge, number, appraise His personal riches were estimated at over £8 million.
2. think, believe, consider, rate, judge, hold, rank, guess, reckon, assess, conjecture, surmise Officials estimate it will be two days before electricity is restored to the island.
noun
1. approximate calculation, guess, reckoning, assessment, judgment, evaluation, valuation, appraisal, educated guess, guesstimate (informal), rough calculation, ballpark figure (informal), approximate cost, approximate price, ballpark estimate (informal), appraisement This figure is five times the original estimate.
2. assessment, opinion, belief, appraisal, evaluation, conjecture, appraisement, judgment, estimation, surmise I was wrong in my estimate of his capabilities.
Translations
estimate [ˈestɪmɪt]
A. N
1. (= judgment) → estimación f, cálculo m; (= approximate assessment) (for work etc) → presupuesto m
to form an estimate of sth/sbformarse una opinión de algo/algn
to give sb an estimate of [+ cost etc] → presentar a algn un presupuesto de
rough estimatecálculo m aproximativo
at a rough estimateaproximadamente
2. Estimates (Parl) → presupuestos mpl generales del Estado
B. [ˈestɪmeɪt] VT (= judge) → calcular aproximadamente; (= assess) → juzgar, estimar
to estimate thatcalcular que
to estimate the cost atcalcular el precio en ...
C. [ˈestɪmeɪt] VI to estimate for [+ building work etc] → hacer un presupuesto de

estimate [ˈɛstɪmət]
n
(= approximate calculation) → estimation f
at a rough estimate → approximativement
(= assessment) → appréciation f
(= statement of likely cost) → devis m
to give sb an estimate → faire un devis à qn, donner un devis à qn
[ˈɛstɪmeɪt] vt [+ speed, amount] → estimer
to be estimated at → être estimé(e) à
The damage was estimated at 300 million pounds → Les dégâts étaient estimés à 300 millions de livres.
to estimate (that) → estimer que
They estimated it would take three weeks → Ils ont estimé que cela prendrait trois semaines.
[ˈɛstɪmeɪt] vi (British) to estimate for sth (= bid for) → faire un devis pour qch

estimate
n
(= approximate calculation)Schätzung f; (= valuation: by antique dealer etc) → Taxierung f; what’s your estimate of our chances of success?wie schätzen Sie unsere Erfolgschancen ein?; £100/it is just an estimate£ 100/das ist nur geschätzt; at a rough estimategrob geschätzt, über den Daumen gepeilt (inf); at a conservative estimatevorsichtig geschätzt; at the lowest estimatemindestens, wenigstens
(Comm, of cost) → (Kosten)voranschlag m; to get an estimateeinen (Kosten)voranschlag einholen
estimates pl (= government costs)Haushalt m, → Budget nt
vt cost, price(ein)schätzen; distance, speedschätzen; his wealth is estimated at …sein Vermögen wird auf … geschätzt; I estimate she must be 40ich schätze sie auf 40, ich schätze, dass sie 40 ist; estimated time of arrivalvoraussichtliche Ankunft; estimated time of departurevoraussichtliche Abfahrt; (Aviat) → voraussichtlicher Abflug
vischätzen; I’m just estimatingdas schätze ich nur

estimate [ɐn ˈɛstɪmɪt; ɐvb ˈɛstiˌmeɪt]
1. n (judgment) → valutazione f, stima (Comm) (for work to be done) → preventivo
to give sb an estimate of → fare a qn un preventivo (or una stima) di
at a rough estimate → ad un calcolo approssimativo
2. vtvalutare, stimare (Comm) → preventivare
we estimate the cost to be £150 → preventiviamo un costo di circa 150 sterline
3. vi (Comm) to estimate forfare il preventivo per

estimate [ɐn ˈɛstɪmɪt; ɐvb ˈɛstiˌmeɪt]
1. n (judgment) → valutazione f, stima (Comm) (for work to be done) → preventivo
to give sb an estimate of → fare a qn un preventivo (or una stima) di
at a rough estimate → ad un calcolo approssimativo
2. vtvalutare, stimare (Comm) → preventivare
we estimate the cost to be £150 → preventiviamo un costo di circa 150 sterline
3. vi (Comm) to estimate forfare il preventivo per

estimate
v estimate [ˈestimeit]
1 to judge size, amount, value etc, especially roughly or without measuring He estimated that the journey would take two hours. raming يُقَدِّر، يُخَمِّن преценявам odhadnout skønne; vurdere schätzen (προ)ϋπολογίζω, κάνω εκτίμηση estimar, calcular hindama برآورد کردن؛ تخمین زدن arvioida estimer לֶאֱמוֹד, לְהַעֲרִיך अंदाज लगाना ocijeniti (fel)becsül menaksir meta, áætla stimare 見積もる 어림잡다 apytikriai apskaičiuoti novērtēt; aprēķināt menganggarkan schatten beregne, anslå, kalkulere oszacować calcular a estima прикидывать odhadnúť oceniti proceniti uppskatta, värdera, beräkna ประมาณ tahmin etmek 估計 визначати приблизно, на око اندازہ لگانا ước tính
2 to form an idea or judgement of how good etc something is I estimated my chances of escape as very good. skatting يُقَيِّم، يُثَمِّنُ عالِياً оценявам odhadnout skønne; vurdere beurteilen εκτιμώ, αποτιμώ estimar hindama ارزیابی کردن؛ نظر دادن muodostaa käsitys évaluer לְהַעֲרִיך यह अंदाज लगाना किया कोई चीज कितनी अच्छी है procijeniti értékel menilai áætla, gera sér hugmynd um calcolare 評価する 판단하다 įvertinti vērtēt; spriest menaksir schatten vurdere, bedømme oceniać calcular a aprecia (ca) оценивать hodnotiť oceniti proceniti bedöma คิด; ; วินิจฉัย tahmin etmek 判斷 оцінювати قدر قیمت کا قیاس کرنا đánh giá
[-mət] n
a calculation (eg of the probable cost etc of something) He gave us an estimate of the cost of repairing the stonework; a rough estimate. vooruitskatting تَقْدير калкулация odhad; rozpočet skøn; vurdering der Kostenvoranschlag εκτίμηση, προϋπολογισμός cálculo, estimación kalkulatsioon برآورد هزینه arvio estimation אוּמדָן, הַעֲרָכָה मूल्य का अनुमान procjena becslés perhitungan kostnaðaráætlun preventivo, stima 見積もり 견적 sąmata, apskaičiavimai novērtējums; kalkulācija perhitungan raming beregning, (kostnads)overslag, kalkyle szacunkowe wyliczenie estimativa estimare смета; оценка odhad ocena procena uppskattning, beräkning การตีราคา tahmin 估算 калькуляція تخمینہ số lượng ước tính
n estiˈmation
judgement; opinion In my estimation, he is the more gifted artist of the two. oordeel, mening تَقْدير оценяване názor skøn; vurdering das Urteil κρίση, γνώμη juicio arvamus ارزیابی؛ نظر mielipide avis הַעֲרָכָה मूल्य निरूपण procjena, sud, ocjena becslés pendapat mat, álit opinione 評価 판단, 평가 požiūris, nuomonė vērtējums; spriedums penilaian oordeel vurdering, skjønn mniemanie, sąd opinião opinie, părere мнение názor sodba procena uppfattning, bedömning การประเมิน yargı, fikir, kanı 判斷 думка; міркування قدر و قیمت کا اندازہ sự đánh giá

estimate تقدير, يًُقيِّم odhad, odhadnout skøn, skønne schätzen, Schätzung εκτίμηση, υπολογίζω calcular, cálculo aproximado arvio, arvioida estimation, estimer procijeniti, procjena stima, stimare 見積もり, 見積もる 견적, 추정하다 schatten, schatting anslå, kostnadsoverslag oszacować, oszacowanie estimar, estimativa оценивать, оценка uppskatta, uppskattning การตีราคา, ประมาณ tahmin, tahminde bulunmak sự ước tính, ước tính 估计


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