B2nounmoneybusiness
US/ˈes.tə.mət/
UK/ˈes.tɪ.mət/
a guess of a size, amount or cost based on the information you have
In context
The builder gave us an estimate of two hundred million dong for the repairs.
According to official estimates, ten thousand homes were damaged by the storm.
At a rough estimate, the trip will take about four hours.
Words that go with estimate
adjective + noun
- rough estimateCan you give me a rough estimate of the cost?
- conservative estimateEven by a conservative estimate, the project will cost a billion dollars.
- official estimateThe official estimate is lower than the real number.
verb + noun
- give an estimateThe mechanic gave an estimate before he started work.
noun + preposition
- estimate ofOur estimate of the number of visitors was too low.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Please make me an estimate price.Correct: Please give me an estimate.