estimate
gb/ˈɛstɪmɪt/ us/ˈɛstɪmɪt/
B1
English
~ 2400
becsül, becslés, árajánlat
VERB
B1
1
becsül
B1
Usage pattern:
to estimate [amount/number/value]
They estimate the project will take six months to complete.
Úgy becsülik, hogy a projekt befejezése hat hónapot vesz igénybe.
I estimate there were about 200 people at the event.
Úgy becsülöm, hogy körülbelül 200 ember volt a rendezvényen.
Experts estimate the damage at around $5 million.
We need to estimate how much paint we will need.
The police estimate that the crowd was over 10,000 strong.
Learner examples
I estimate the trip will take two hours.
Úgy becsülöm, hogy az út két órát vesz majd igénybe.
They estimate the house costs $200,000.
Úgy becsülik, hogy a ház 200 000 dollárba kerül.
We estimate the box is 50 cm long.
She estimates there are 30 students in the class.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'estimate' with 'guess'. While both are approximate, 'estimate' usually involves some reasoning or calculation, not just a random guess.
Meaning
Roughly calculate amount or value
Collocations
estimate the cost
|estimate the number
|estimate the value
|estimate the time
|estimate the distance
Synonyms
approximate (Suggests a calculation that is close to but not exact.)
|
calculate (Implies a more precise mathematical process than 'estimate'.)
Antonyms
measure (Indicates determining an exact amount rather than an approximate one.)
Themes
business
|daily life
|mathematics
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To guess or work out the amount, size, or value of something without knowing exactly.
To roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.
NOUN
B1
2
The repairman gave me an estimate for fixing the roof.
A szerelő adott egy árajánlatot a tető javítására.
Our initial estimate was too low.
A kezdeti becslésünk túl alacsony volt.
The company provided an estimate of future sales.
Please send us a cost estimate before starting the work.
Her estimate of the time needed was fairly accurate.
Learner examples
The builder gave us an estimate for the work.
A kivitelező adott nekünk egy árajánlatot a munkára.
I need an estimate for my car repair.
Szükségem van egy árajánlatra az autóm javításához.
We made an estimate of the cost.
His estimate was close to the real number.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'estimation' instead of 'estimate' for this meaning. In everyday English, 'estimate' is preferred as a noun for a specific approximate figure.
Meaning
An approximate calculation or judgment
Collocations
cost estimate
|rough estimate
|get an estimate
|give an estimate
|initial estimate
Synonyms
approximation (A result that is close to but not exactly correct.)
|
calculation (Can be exact or approximate; 'estimate' is specifically approximate.)
Antonyms
exact figure (Refers to an accurate and precise number rather than an approximation.)
Themes
business
|daily life
|mathematics
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A number or amount that you think is close to the right one, but not exact.
An approximate calculation or assessment of the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.
Grammar
Dictionary form
estimate
IPA
GB/ˈɛstɪmɪt/
US/ˈɛstɪmɪt/
Syllables & stress
es - tim - ate (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (es)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: estimate
- Plural: estimates
Verb
- Base: estimate
- 3rd Person Singular: estimates
- Present Participle: estimating
- Past: estimated
Word family
Forms
estimates
noun
estimating
verb
estimated
verb
Related words
estimation
noun B2
estimator
noun
Negative and opposite forms
underestimate
verb B1
overestimate
verb B2
Advanced or less common
underestimation
noun
overestimation
noun
Expressions
conservative estimate
1/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv ˈɛstɪmɪt/
fixed phrase
Low cautious approximation
A number or amount that is probably lower than the real one, given to be safe.
Examples
- Even by conservative estimates, the project will cost $2 million.
- The conservative estimate puts attendance at 5,000.
make an estimate
1/mˈeɪk ən ˈɛstɪmɪt/
fixed phrase
Produce an approximate calculation
To work out a number or amount that is close but not exact.
Examples
- We need to make an estimate before ordering materials.
- She made an estimate of how long it would take.
rough estimate
1/ɹˈʌf ˈɛstɪmɪt/
fixed phrase
An inexact approximation
A number or amount that is close but not exact.
Examples
- This is just a rough estimate of the total cost.
- I can give you a rough estimate now and confirm later.