estimate

//ˈɛstɪmət//
B2Frequency Level 7Neutral
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Noun

estimateSingular
estimatesPlural
1

An approximate calculation or judgment of the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.

Can you give me an estimate of the cost?

2

A written statement indicating the likely price that will be charged for specified work or repairs.

I asked the plumber for an estimate before he started the work.

Verb

estimateInfinitive
estimatePresent tense
estimatedPast tense
estimatedPast participle
estimatingPresent participle
estimatesThird-person singular
1

To roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.

We estimate that the project will take about three months to complete.

2

To form an opinion or judgment about something.

It is difficult to estimate the impact of this decision.

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