| n 1: an approximate calculation of quantity or
degree or worth; "an estimate of what it would cost"; "a rough idea how
long it would take" [syn: estimation, approximation, idea] 2: a judgment
of the qualities of something or somebody; "many factors are involved in
any estimate of human life"; "in my estimation the boy is innocent" [syn:
estimation] 3: a document appraising the value of something (as for
insurance or taxation) [syn: appraisal, estimation] 4: a statement
indicating the likely cost of some job; "he got an estimate from the car
repair shop" 5: the respect with which a person is held; "they had a high
estimation of his ability" [syn: estimation] v 1: form an opinion about;
judge tentatively; form an estimate of, esp. quantities or time; "I
estimate this chicken to weigh at three pounds" [syn: gauge, approximate,
guess, judge] 2: judge to be probable [syn: calculate, reckon, count on,
figure, forecast] |