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Estimating

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

Definition

Estimating is the act of making an educated guess or approximation about something.

Synonyms & similar words

reckon approximate guess gauge judge counton calculate estimate figure forecast approximating guessing calculating predicting projecting evaluating assessing gauging measuring quantifying surveying appraising counting determining forecasting inferring judging reckoning speculating supposing

Synonyms by register

Formal

appraising assessing evaluating quantifying

Informal

guessing figuring reckoning ballparking

Literary

reckoning gauging

Antonyms

calculating certain knowing precise exact definite

Common collocations

  • estimating the cost
  • estimating the time
  • estimating the value
  • estimating the distance
  • estimating the size
  • estimating the amount
  • estimating the risk

Word family

noun estimation
verb estimate
adjective estimable
adverb estimably

Usage note

Estimating implies a rough calculation or judgment, often when exact figures are unavailable. It is generally neutral in tone but can sometimes suggest a lack of precision.

Example sentences

  1. I am estimating the number of apples in the basket.
  2. My teacher asked me to estimate the length of the classroom.
  3. The builders estimated the cost of the house renovation.
  4. I am estimating the amount of money I will need to buy a new bike.
  5. The weatherman is estimating how much snow will fall tonight.

Quotes

  • The best way to predict your future is to create it.
  • The future belongs to those who prepare for it today.
  • In the business world, the rearview mirror is always clearer than the windshield.

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