estimate
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/ˈestɪmeɪt/
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/ˈestɪmeɪt/
to guess the cost, size, or value of something without exact numbers
Can you estimate how much time we need to finish this project?
a guess about the size, amount, or cost of something
My estimate is that about 50 people will attend the meeting.
a written guess of how much a job will cost
The repair shop gave me an estimate for fixing my car.