[noun] an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth; "an estimate of what it would cost"; "a rough idea how long it would take" Synonyms:estimation, approximation, idea
[noun] a judgment of the qualities of something or somebody; "many factors are involved in any estimate of human life"; "in my estimation the boy is innocent" Synonyms:estimation
[noun] a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation) Synonyms:appraisal, estimation
[noun] a statement indicating the likely cost of some job; "he got an estimate from the car repair shop"
[noun] the respect with which a person is held; "they had a high estimation of his ability" Synonyms:estimation
[verb] judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time); "I estimate this chicken to weigh three pounds" Synonyms:gauge, approximate, guess, judge