v.
/
ˈɛstɪmeɪt/
roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of.
n.
/
ˈɛstɪmət/
- an approximate calculation or judgement.
▸a written statement indicating the likely price that will be charged for specified work.
- an assessment of the worth of someone or something.
Derivative
- estimation n.
- estimative
/-mətɪv/
adj. - estimator n.
Etymology
ME: from L. aestimat-, aestimare ‘determine, appraise’.