Estimate (Verb)
Meaning 1
Judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time); "I estimate this chicken to weigh three pounds".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- The construction team will estimate the time required to complete the project before making a bid.
- I estimate this old car to be worth around $2,000 on the market.
- The chef will estimate the amount of ingredients needed for the recipe before preparing the meal.
- We can estimate the number of people attending the event based on the RSVPs received so far.
- The engineer will estimate the strength of the bridge by analyzing the materials and design.