Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for estimate. Search instead for estimat.
Definitions

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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Astronomers may be able to estimate these chemical conditions by studying other solar systems with large telescopes.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

Brinkman cut his 2026 earnings estimate to $1.80 from $2.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

The 2027 final rates were boosted by several factors, including a a slightly higher estimate of the underlying cost of healthcare, which is used to help calculate insurers’ payments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Indeed, the Muck Rack data estimate that less than 30,000 individuals have posted over 50,000 times with mentions and hashtags like #taxstrike.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

At one session in Chicago the committee asked Davis to estimate the final cost of the exposition.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.