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estimate

Definition

  • noun: a guess that you make based on the information you have about the size, amount, etc., of something
  • verb: to judge tentatively or approximately the value, worth, or significance of
  • verb: to give or form a general idea about the value, size, or cost of (something)
  • synonyms: esteem, appraise, appreciate

Examples

  • According to government 'estimates', current oil reserves are 10 percent lower than they were a year ago.

  • He 'estimates' that current oil reserves are 20 percent lower than they were a year ago.

  • The cost of the project has been 'estimated' at/as about 10 million dollars.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Thank you, Doctor. Shariff, what's your status? Nearly there. Replacing battery module A-one and C. Ccould you be a little more specific? Indeterminate estimates make Houston anxious. No, Houston. Don't be anxious. Anxiety's not good for the heart. System is ready to reactivate. (..)
    2013 Gravity