estimate
es-ti-mate · noun
Definitions
noun
- 1.
An approximate calculation or judgment of value, number, quantity, or extent.
- 2.
To roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.
- 3.
A written statement indicating the likely price for a job or service.
- 4.
To form an approximate idea of something.
Forms
plural: estimates
Phrases & expressions
- •rough estimate — an approximate calculation
- •conservative estimate — an estimate on the low side
- •ballpark estimate — an informal, rough approximation
Related words
Etymology
From Latin aestimare ("to value, appraise, estimate"), possibly related to aes ("copper, money").