Meaning of estimate | Babel Free
ˈɛs.tɪ.mətDefinitions
- A rough calculation or assessment of the value, size, or cost of something.
- estimated
- A document (or verbal notification) specifying how much a job is likely to cost.
- budget
- An upper limitation on some positive quantity.
- reason, motive
- past participle of presuponer
Conjugation
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Equivalents
Examples
““They know⟳ our boats will stand⟳ up to their work⟳,” said Willison, “and that counts for a good deal⟳. A low estimate⟳ from us doesn't mean⟳ scamped work⟳, but just that we want⟳ to keep⟳ the yard busy over a slack time.””
“The desired norm estimate⟳ is now obtained from the identity... [referring to an earlier statement saying that a certain norm is less than or equal to a certain expression]”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
See also
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