estimate — to judge roughly the size, value, or cost of something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to judge roughly the size, value, or cost of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈestɪmeɪt/
Example Sentences
- The magician estimated there were 247 jellybeans in the jar, but there were actually 246 - close enough for magic!
- My mom estimated it would take 10 minutes to clean my room, but I estimated it would take 10 years!
- Scientists estimate that the new medicine will be available within two years.
estimate
VERB[/ˈestɪmeɪt/]
to judge roughly the size, value, or cost of something
The engineer estimated the repair cost before the work began.
The architect estimated the project's total cost before construction. (📊 Guess + 📐 Calculation → Estimate)
They estimated the cost, calculated the budget, and validated the final plan.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'aestimatus', the past participle of 'aestimare', meaning 'to value' or 'to appraise'. The ultimate origin is uncertain but may be related to Latin 'aes' (bronze/copper, used as currency).
Breakdown
es- (intensive prefix) + -timate (from Latin aestimare, to value) = estimate (to roughly judge value or cost)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
“Can you give me a rough estimate of the cost?”
“We need to estimate the cost before starting.”
“This is a conservative estimate of our profits.”
“Don't underestimate the difficulty of this task.”
“The official estimate shows population growth.”
📝Examples
“The magician estimated there were 247 jellybeans in the jar, but there were actually 246 - close enough for magic!”
“My mom estimated it would take 10 minutes to clean my room, but I estimated it would take 10 years!”
“Scientists estimate that the new medicine will be available within two years.”
“The construction company provided a detailed estimate for the building renovation.”
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