estimated — roughly calculated or judged; approximate
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: roughly calculated or judged; approximate
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈestɪmeɪtɪd/
Example Sentences
- The estimated delivery time is 3-5 business days, but my pizza always arrives in exactly 47 minutes.
- Scientists estimated that my patience would run out after 10 minutes of waiting.
- The estimated reading time for this book is 300 hours, or one lifetime if you're a slow reader like me.
estimated
ADJECTIVE[/ˈestɪmeɪtɪd/]
roughly calculated or judged; approximate
The estimated repair cost was higher than the homeowners expected.
The estimated construction cost was reviewed before the project began. (📊 Estimate + ✅ Result → Estimated)
The estimated cost was calculated carefully and finally validated by the client.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'aestimare', meaning 'to value' or 'to assess'. Roman merchants commonly used this verb when appraising the worth of goods, establishing a practice of evaluative judgment that persists in modern usage.
Breakdown
aestimare (Latin: to value, assess) + -ate (verb-forming suffix) + -ed (past participle marker), creating the past tense form indicating a completed act of valuation or assessment.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The estimated delivery time is 3-5 business days, but my pizza always arrives in exactly 47 minutes.”
“Scientists estimated that my patience would run out after 10 minutes of waiting.”
“The estimated reading time for this book is 300 hours, or one lifetime if you're a slow reader like me.”
“The company estimated their profits would double this year.”
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