To estimate
Example: He estimates the cost before starting the project
Definition
"To estimate" means to make an approximate judgment or calculation of the value, number, quantity, or extent of something, often based on limited information or experience. For example, one might estimate the cost before starting a project to plan accordingly.
Etymology
The word "to estimate" originates from the Latin verb 'aestimare,' meaning 'to value or appraise.' Over time, it passed through Old French as 'estimer' before entering English. Did you know that the root relates to assessing worth, which fits perfectly with making educated guesses today?
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"To estimate" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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