estimate

[es-tuh-meyt, es-tuh-mit, -meyt] / ˈɛs təˌmeɪt, ˈɛs tə mɪt, -ˌmeɪt /

NOUN

approximate calculation; educated guess

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appraisal assessment conclusion estimation evaluation guess measure measurement opinion projection rating survey valuation

STRONG

assay belief conjecture gauging guesstimate impression judgment mensuration reckoning stock surmise thought

WEAK

appraisement ballpark figure point of view sizing up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignorance

STRONG

fact truth

VERB

guess, try to value

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appraise assess believe classify consider count decide determine evaluate examine expect predict rank

STRONG

account assay budget cast cipher class compute conjecture deduce enumerate figure gauge guess guesstimate judge number outline plan prophesy rate reason reckon regard scheme sum suppose surmise suspect tax think

WEAK

calculate roughly form opinion look into look upon run over set a figure size up think through

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disregard hesitate ignore

STRONG

calculate disbelieve forget guess know measure neglect

Example Sentences

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They also uncovered specific gene expression patterns that can be used to estimate that risk.

From Science Daily

Approximately 60 different versions of the song exist with an estimated of upwards or 3,600 variations.

From Salon

One way to do that: Scour for companies that appear to have a solid chance at beating analysts estimates for earnings.

From Barron's

Planet Labs shares rose 30% Friday, contributing to a 524% increase over the past 12 months, driven by higher sales estimates.

From Barron's

That estimate includes ticket revenue, merchandise, album sales and other items.

From The Wall Street Journal