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| 1. | [ noun ] (mathematics,psychology) an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth | |
| Synonyms: | idea estimate approximation | |
| Examples: | "an estimate of what it would cost" "a rough idea how long it would take" |
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| Related terms: | calculation guess overestimate underestimate guesstimate estimate | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the respect with which a person is held | |
| Synonyms: | estimate | |
| Examples: | "they had a high estimation of his ability" |
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| Related terms: | respect reputation | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (writing) a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation) | |
| Synonyms: | estimate appraisal | |
| Related terms: | commercial_document overestimate estimate | |
| 4. | [ noun ] a judgment of the qualities of something or somebody | |
| Synonyms: | estimate | |
| Examples: | "many factors are involved in any estimate of human life" "in my estimation the boy is innocent" |
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| Related terms: | judgment capitalization scalage estimate | |
| Similar spelling: |
estimate estimator estimated estimated_tax estimable |
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