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Definition of estimating - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
calculationthe process of calculating an approximate amount
- Estimating the cost of the project took several days.
2.
judgmentthe act of forming an opinion or judgment
- Her estimating of his abilities was quite accurate.
Adjective
calculationTECH. related to the process of making an estimateTECH.
- The estimating software helped us plan the project.
Origin of estimating
Latin, aestimare (to value)
Terms with estimating included in their meaning
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act of estimating
act of making an estimate without sufficient information
measurement
act of measuring or estimating something
calculation
the act of calculating or estimating something
evaluation
evaluating or estimating the nature or value of something
estimation
act of estimating something
estimation
estimating without exact data or calculations
prediction
estimating future trends or outcomes using information or data
measurement
measuring or estimating something
finance
process of estimating how much a whole company is financially worth
finance
official process of estimating the value of land or buildings
data modeling
method estimating how a quantity varies with one or more others
business
process of estimating future money from selling goods or services
surveying
technique estimating distances using trigonometry
mathematics
estimating current conditions with models and incomplete data
data analysis
estimating present or near-term conditions from current data
acr: Risk Probability Analysis
analysis estimating how likely a risk is to occur
business
ratio estimating economic effect of activities
mathematics
method of estimating properties by resampling data
energy
unit estimating fuel consumption based on temperature
sediment dating
estimating sediment age by examining layer sequences
mathematics
specific value estimating a population parameter from sample data
random variables
any function of random variables estimating a parameter
medical
guideline for estimating adverse effects in trials
mathematics
process of estimating values by reversing an operation
Examples of estimating in a sentence
The team focused on estimating the resources required. His estimating of the costs was way off. Accurate estimating is crucial for budgeting. The estimating team provided crucial data for the budget. Estimating tools are essential for accurate forecasting.
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- French:estimation, d'estimation, ...
- German:Schätzung, schätzend, ...
- Italian:stima, di stima, ...
- Spanish:estimación, cálculo, ...
- Portuguese:estimativa, estimativo, ...
- Chinese:估算, 估算的, ...
- Japanese:見積もり, 見積もりの, ...
- Arabic:تَخْمِين, تَقْدِيرِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:הַעֲרָכָה, הַעֲרָכָתִי, ...
- Russian:оценка, оценочный, ...
- Ukrainian:оцінка, оціночний, ...
- Hindi:आकलन, अनुमान संबंधी, ...
Definition of estimate - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
calculationcalculate roughly from imperfect data
- We estimate the cost to be around $500.
2.
businesssubmit an approximate price for a job
- The contractor will estimate the renovation costs.
3.
judgmentjudge and form an opinion of value
- She estimates his skills highly.
4.
mathematicsTECH. assign a value based on sampling statisticsTECH.
- Researchers estimate the population size using surveys.
Noun
1.
calculationrough calculation of value, size, or cost
- The estimate for the repairs was too high.
2.
financewritten statement indicating approximate price
- I requested an estimate from several painters before deciding.
3.
opinionjudgment about a person or situation
- Her estimate of his character was accurate.
Expressions with estimate
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rough calculation or approximation of a value
We need a ballpark estimate for the project costs.
most likely value or answer judged from current information and reasoning
Her best estimate of the project cost was around two million dollars.
using the smallest possible number or amount in an estimate
At the lowest estimate, the repairs will cost $500.
estimate that is cautious and avoids risk
He gave a conservative estimate to ensure there were no surprises.
itemized list of estimated costs for a project
The contractor provided a detailed cost estimate for the renovation.
approximate calculation of expected costs prepared for planning future spending
The architect provided a budget estimate for renovating the entire building.
range where a parameter likely falls with confidence
The interval estimate showed the average height was between 5.5 and 6 feet.
specific value estimating a population parameter from sample data
The point estimate of the mean is 5.2.
calculated number of people living in a specific place or group
The new population estimate suggests the town has passed 50,000 residents.
with the highest possible estimate considered
The project will cost $10,000 at an outside estimate.
Origin of estimate
Latin, aestimare (to value)
Examples of estimate in a sentence
They estimate the population growth for the next decade. She will estimate the project's total expenses. They need to estimate the cost before proceeding. The app estimates the house's value at $500,000. Experts estimate her contribution to be substantial. They estimate the cost using historical data.
Scientists estimate the growth rate from the sample. We need an estimate for the new project. The contractor provided an estimate quickly. The contractor gave an estimate for the renovation. She received an estimate for the car repairs. In my estimate, the plan is too risky. The manager's estimate of the damage proved low.
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- French:estimer, estimation, ...
- German:schätzen, Schätzung, ...
- Italian:stimare, stima, ...
- Spanish:estimar, cálculo, ...
- Portuguese:estimar, estimativa, ...
- Chinese:估计, 预算, ...
- Japanese:見積もる, 見積もり, ...
- Arabic:قَدَّرَ, تَقْدِير, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַעֲרִיךְ, הַעֲרָכָה, ...
- Russian:оценивать, смета, ...
- Ukrainian:оцінювати, оцінка, ...
- Hindi:अनुमान लगाना, अनुमान, ...
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