estimate
Translation
to estimate, to calculate approximately, to judge
Examples
Can you estimate the cost of the repairs?
Can you estimate the cost of the repairs?
They estimate that the journey will take two hours.
They estimate that the journey will take two hours.
The painting was estimated at £5,000.
The painting was estimated at $5,000.
Grammar Patterns
to estimate ((sth.)) to form an idea of the cost, size, value etc. of something. Can you estimate the cost of the repairs?
to estimate ((that ...)) to form an idea that something is true or will happen. They estimate that the journey will take two hours.
to estimate ((sth.)) at ((sth.)) to guess the value of something as a particular amount. The painting was estimated at $5,000.
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Etymology
From Latin 'aestimare' meaning 'to value, appraise'.
Memory Tips
An 'estimate' is like a 'guesstimate' – an educated guess.