estimate

noun verb

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: es-ti-mate (3)

English Definition

Roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of.

Example Sentence

They estimated the cost of repairs.

US IPA /ˈestɪmeɪt/

UK IPA /ˈestɪmeɪt/

calculate approximate evaluate gauge assess

calculate precisely measure exactly