A estimativa
Example: A estimativa de custos para o projeto foi enviada ontem.
Definition
"A estimativa" refers to an approximate calculation or judgment of the value, number, quantity, or extent of something. It is commonly used to describe an informed guess or projection, such as in the phrase 'A estimativa de custos para o projeto foi enviada ontem,' meaning the cost estimate for the project was sent yesterday.
Etymology
"A estimativa" comes from the Portuguese verb 'estimar,' meaning to estimate or value. This verb derives from the Latin 'aestimare,' which means to value or appraise. Did you know that 'aestimare' is also the root of the English word 'estimate'? The term 'a estimativa' embodies this idea of valuation or approximation.
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