Synonyms for

Estimated

Verb / ˈestʌˌmeɪtʌd / / ˈestʌˌmeɪtɪd / Another word for estimated — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Approximately calculated or roughly judged.

Synonyms & similar words

forecast reckon calculate judge gauge estimate guess counton approximate figure approximated calculated guessed judged reckoned surmised supposed valued evaluated inferred postulated presumed speculated conjectured divined figured guesstimated opined thought deduced

Synonyms by register

Formal

approximated calculated assessed appraised

Informal

guessed figured ballparked reckoned

Literary

conjectured surmised

Antonyms

exact certain known precise definite accurate verified

Common collocations

  • estimated cost
  • estimated time
  • estimated value
  • estimated number
  • estimated profit
  • estimated range
  • estimated completion

Word family

noun estimation
verb estimate
adjective estimated
adverb estimatedly

Usage note

The word 'estimated' suggests a value that is not exact but has been calculated or judged based on available information. It is often used in contexts where precision is not possible or necessary.

Example sentences

  1. She estimated the number of jellybeans in the jar by counting the rows and columns.
  2. The contractor estimated the cost of the construction project to be around $50,000.
  3. I estimated that it would take me about 30 minutes to walk to the park.
  4. The scientist estimated that the earthquake was a magnitude 6 on the Richter scale.
  5. The teacher estimated that the class would finish the assignment in 20 minutes.

Quotes

  • I always tried to turn every disaster into an opportunity. - John D. Rockefeller
  • The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty. - Winston Churchill
  • The best way to predict the future is to create it. - Abraham Lincoln

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