estimate

1. An approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth (synset 105811387)
   "an estimate of what it would cost"; "a rough idea how long it would take"
   is a type of: calculation, computation, figuring, reckoning - problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
   subtypes:

   • scalage - estimation of the amount of lumber in a log
   • credit, credit rating - an estimate, based on previous dealings, of a person's or an organization's ability to fulfill their financial commitments
   • dead reckoning, guess, guessing, guesswork, shot - an estimate based on little or no information
   • guesstimate, guestimate - an estimate that combines reasoning with guessing
   • overestimate, overestimation, overrating, overreckoning - a calculation that results in an estimate that is too high
   • underestimate, underestimation, underrating, underreckoning - an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value
   same as: approximation, estimation, idea
2. A judgment of the qualities of something or somebody (synset 100876924)
   "many factors are involved in any estimate of human life"; "in my estimation the boy is innocent"
   is a type of: assessment, judgement, judgment - the act of judging or assessing a person or situation or event
   subtypes:

   • appraisal - an expert estimation of the quality, quantity, and other characteristics of someone or something
   • capitalisation, capitalization - an estimation of the value of a business
   same as: estimation
3. A document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation) (synset 106540774)
   is a type of: commercial document, commercial instrument - a document of or relating to commerce
   subtypes: overappraisal, overestimate, overestimation, overvaluation - an appraisal that is too high
   same as: appraisal, estimation
4. A statement indicating the likely cost of some job (synset 106796455)
   "he got an estimate from the car repair shop"
   is a type of: statement - a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
5. The respect with which a person is held (synset 106216764)
   "they had a high estimation of his ability"
   is a type of: esteem, regard, respect - an attitude of admiration or esteem
   subtypes: report, reputation - the general estimation that the public has for a person
   same as: estimation

1. Judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time) (synset 200674352)
   "I estimate this chicken to weigh three pounds"
   is a type of: calculate, cipher, compute, cypher, figure, reckon, work out - make a mathematical calculation or computation
   subtypes:

   • quantise, quantize - approximate (a signal varying continuously in amplitude) by one whose amplitude is restricted to a prescribed set of discrete values
   • misgauge - gauge something incorrectly or improperly
   • place, put, set - estimate
   • give - estimate the duration or outcome of something
   • lowball, underestimate - make a deliberately low estimate
   • assess - estimate the value of (property) for taxation
   • make - calculate as being
   • count, reckon - take account of
   • truncate - approximate by ignoring all terms beyond a chosen one
   • guesstimate - estimate based on a calculation
   same as: approximate, gauge, guess, judge
2. Judge to be probable (synset 200713964)
   is a type of: evaluate, judge, pass judgment - form a critical opinion of
   subtypes: allow, take into account - allow or plan for a certain possibility; concede the truth or validity of something
   same as: calculate, count on, figure, forecast, reckon

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