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

  • (..) our nation's religious symbol, the Pink Panther. Largest and most famous diamond in the world. Irreplaceable. Its value cannot be estimated in terms of money. Isn't the museum worried that someone might steal it? The Pink Panther is protected. And by forces more (..)
    1975 The Return of the Pink Panther
  • (..) Spread? How many people have seen this? We take down one, six clones pop up elsewhere. How many people? . That's our current estimate. The news rooms have got it. They're running this on air? No. We put a type five D notice out and they're complying. For now. (..)
    2011 TvShow: Black Mirror Title: The National Anthem Season: 1 Episode 1
  • (..) Yes? Our scout ships have reached Dantooine. They found the remains of a rebel base... but they estimate that it has been deserted for some time. They are now conducting an extensive search of the surrounding systems. She lied. She lied to us. (..)
    1977 Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope