English · Word Candidate

estimate

/ˈɛs.tɪ.mət/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: estimates · estimating

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A rough calculation or assessment of the value, size, or cost of something.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Sự tính toán hoặc đánh giá gần đúng về giá trị, kích thước hoặc chi phí của một thứ gì đó

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Noun

Examples

“They know our boats will stand up to their work,” said Willison, “and that counts for a good deal. A low estimate from us doesn't mean scamped work, but just that we want to keep the yard busy over a slack time.”

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A rough calculation or assessment of the value, size, or cost of something. — A document (or verbal notification) specifying how much a job is likely to cost.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tài liệu hoặc thông báo bằng lời nói chỉ ra chi phí dự kiến của một công việc

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To calculate roughly, often from imperfect data.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tính toán gần đúng, thường từ dữ liệu không hoàn hảo

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Verb

Examples

I estimate that I need 400 board feet of lumber to complete a job, and then order 350 because I do not want a surplus, or perhaps order 450 because I do not want to make any subsequent orders.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To judge and form an opinion of the value of, from imperfect data.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đánh giá và hình thành ý kiến về giá trị từ dữ liệu không hoàn hảo

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Verb

Examples

It is by the weight of silver, and not the name of the piece, that men estimate commodities and exchange them.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “estimate” mean?

A rough calculation or assessment of the value, size, or cost of something.

Is “estimate” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.