Synonyms for
Estimates
Definition
an approximate calculation or judgment of the value, number, quantity, or extent of something
Synonyms & similar words
appraisal
forecast
reckon
calculate
gauge
estimation
judge
approximation
idea
estimate
guess
counton
approximate
figure
approximation
calculation
guess
evaluation
projection
assessment
appraisal
guesstimate
forecast
prediction
speculation
estimation
reckoning
measurement
quantification
count
tally
enumeration
Synonyms by register
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- rough estimates
- initial estimates
- preliminary estimates
- accurate estimates
- cost estimates
- time estimates
- final estimates
- close estimates
Word family
Usage note
The word 'estimates' can refer to both the act of estimating and the results of that act. It is often used in contexts where precision is not yet possible or required.
Example sentences
- The contractor gave us an estimate for the cost of the renovations.
- I made an estimate of how many cupcakes we would need for the party.
- The scientist's estimate of the number of stars in the universe was mind-boggling.
- The police officer's estimate of the suspect's height was off by a few inches.
- The financial advisor provided an estimate of how much money we would need to save for retirement.
Quotes
"An economist's guess is liable to be as good as anybody else's." - Will Rogers
"The estimates of experts concerning the future are usually wrong." - Peter Drucker
"The best way to get a good estimate is to ask a lot of questions." - Jim Evans