Definition of Estimate

to roughly calculate or give a guessed amount

Examples of Estimate in a sentence

I always estimate the cost of my groceries while shopping so that I’m not surprised at the total amount.  🔊

Police estimate that around fifty people were injured in last night’s attack.  🔊

The city officials estimate that the company will bring around two hundred jobs to the area, but don’t have an official number at this time.  🔊

There is no way to know how many people will be affected by the storm, but we estimate it will be in the thousands.  🔊

Children were asked to estimate how many marbles were in the jar and to write their guess down on paper.  🔊

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