Word ESTIMATE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms
estimate
🇺🇸 [ˈɛstɪmeɪt]
Meanings
An approximate calculation or assessment of the value, size, or cost of something, often based on limited data.
Examples
- The estimate for the repair work was higher than expected.
- They provided an estimate of how much time the project would take.
- We need to get an estimate before proceeding with the purchase.
Synonyms
approximation
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calculation
•
evaluation
Antonyms
exact figure
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certainty
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accuracy