estimate
estimate Lexical Profile
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• verb
To roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.
"Scientists estimate that the ancient oak tree is more than four hundred years old."
To form an opinion or judgment about the character, worth, or significance of someone or something.
"Critics struggled to estimate the true cultural impact of the novel upon its initial release."
• noun
An approximate calculation or judgment of the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.
"According to official estimates, the city's population grew by ten percent over the past decade."
A written statement indicating the likely price that will be charged for specified work or repairs.
"Before hiring a contractor, the homeowners obtained three separate estimates for the roof replacement."
A judgment or opinion of the qualities, character, or worth of a person or thing.
"The biographer offered a fair and balanced estimate of the former president's diplomatic achievements."
Word Nuance & Usage
"Estimate" is a heteronym: as a verb, the final syllable has a long 'a' sound (/ˈɛstɪmeɪt/), whereas as a noun, the final syllable is reduced to a schwa (/ˈɛstɪmət/).
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the early 16th century from Latin 'aestimatus', the past participle of 'aestimare', meaning 'to value, appraise, or determine the worth of', originally perhaps referring to cutting or minting bronze ('aes') for currency.