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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 : [ gcide ]


  Estimate \Es"ti*mate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Estimated; p. pr. &
     vb. n. Estimating.] [L. aestimatus, p. p. of aestimare. See
     Esteem, v. t.]
     1. To judge and form an opinion of the value of, from
        imperfect data, -- either the extrinsic (money), or
        intrinsic (moral), value; to fix the worth of roughly or
        in a general way; as, to estimate the value of goods or
        land; to estimate the worth or talents of a person.
        [1913 Webster]
  
              It is by the weight of silver, and not the name of
              the piece, that men estimate commodities and
              exchange them.                        --Locke.
        [1913 Webster]
  
              It is always very difficult to estimate the age in
              which you are living.                 --J. C.
                                                    Shairp.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     2. To from an opinion of, as to amount,, number, etc., from
        imperfect data, comparison, or experience; to make an
        estimate of; to calculate roughly; to rate; as, to
        estimate the cost of a trip, the number of feet in a piece
        of land.
  
     Syn: To appreciate; value; appraise; prize; rate; esteem;
          count; calculate; number. -- To Estimate, Esteem.
          Both these words imply an exercise of the judgment.
          Estimate has reference especially to the external
          relations of things, such as amount, magnitude,
          importance, etc. It usually involves computation or
          calculation; as, to estimate the loss or gain of an
          enterprise. Esteem has reference to the intrinsic or
          moral worth of a person or thing. Thus, we esteem a man
          for his kindness, or his uniform integrity. In this
          sense it implies a mingled sentiment of respect and
          attachment. We esteem it an honor to live in a free
          country. See Appreciate.
          [1913 Webster]

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 : [ gcide ]


  Estimate \Es"ti*mate\, n.
     A valuing or rating by the mind, without actually measuring,
     weighing, or the like; rough or approximate calculation; as,
     an estimate of the cost of a building, or of the quantity of
     water in a pond.
     [1913 Webster]
  
           Weigh success in a moral balance, and our whole
           estimate is changed.                     --J. C.
                                                    Shairp.
  
     Syn: Estimate, Estimation, Esteem.
  
     Usage: The noun estimate, like its verb, supposes chiefly an
            exercise of judgment in determining the amount,
            importance, or magnitude of things, with their other
            exterior relations; as, an estimate of expenses
            incurred; a true estimate of life, etc. Esteem is a
            moral sentiment made up of respect and attachment, --
            the valuation of a person as possessing useful
            qualities or real worth. Thus we speak of the esteem
            of the wise and good as a thing greatly to be desired.
            Estimation seems to waver between the two. In our
            version of the Scriptures it is used simply for
            estimate; as, ``If he be poorer than thy estimation.''
            --Lev. xxvii. 8. In other cases, it verges toward
            esteem; as, ``I know him to be of worth and worthy
            estimation.'' --Shak. It will probably settle down at
            last on this latter sense. ``Esteem is the value we
            place upon some degree of worth. It is higher than
            simple approbation, which is a decision of judgment.
            It is the commencement of affection.'' --Gogan.
            [1913 Webster]
  
                  No; dear as freedom is, and in my heart's
                  Just estimation prized above all price.
                                                    --Cowper.
            [1913 Webster]

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) : [ web1913 ]


  Estimate \Es"ti*mate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Estimated; p. pr. &
     vb. n. Estimating.] [L. aestimatus, p. p. of aestimare. See
     Esteem, v. t.]
     1. To judge and form an opinion of the value of, from
        imperfect data, -- either the extrinsic (money), or
        intrinsic (moral), value; to fix the worth of roughly or
        in a general way; as, to estimate the value of goods or
        land; to estimate the worth or talents of a person.
  
              It is by the weight of silver, and not the name of
              the piece, that men estimate commodities and
              exchange them.                        --Locke.
  
              It is always very difficult to estimate the age in
              which you are living.                 --J. C.
                                                    Shairp.
  
     2. To from an opinion of, as to amount,, number, etc., from
        imperfect data, comparison, or experience; to make an
        estimate of; to calculate roughly; to rate; as, to
        estimate the cost of a trip, the number of feet in a piece
        of land.
  
     Syn: To appreciate; value; appraise; prize; rate; esteem;
          count; calculate; number. -- To Estimate, Esteem.
          Both these words imply an exercise of the judgment.
          Estimate has reference especially to the external
          relations of things, such as amount, magnitude,
          importance, etc. It usually involves computation or
          calculation; as, to estimate the loss or gain of an
          enterprise. Esteem has reference to the intrinsic or
          moral worth of a person or thing. Thus, we esteem a man
          for his kindness, or his uniform integrity. In this
          sense it implies a mingled sentiment of respect and
          attachment. We esteem it an honor to live in a free
          country. See Appreciate.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) : [ web1913 ]


  Estimate \Es"ti*mate\, n.
     A valuing or rating by the mind, without actually measuring,
     weighing, or the like; rough or approximate calculation; as,
     an estimate of the cost of a building, or of the quantity of
     water in a pond.
  
           Weigh success in a moral balance, and our whole
           estimate is changed.                     --J. C.
                                                    Shairp.
  
     Syn: Estimate, Estimation, Esteem.
  
     Usage: The noun estimate, like its verb, supposes chiefly an
            exercise of judgment in determining the amount,
            importance, or magnitude of things, with their other
            exterior relations; as, an estimate of expenses
            incurred; a true estimate of life, etc. Esteem is a
            moral sentiment made up of respect and attachment, --
            the valuation of a person as possessing useful
            qualities or real worth. Thus we speak of the esteem
            of the wise and good as a thing greatly to be desired.
            Estimation seems to waver between the two. In our
            version of the Scriptures it is used simply for
            estimate; as, ``If he be poorer than thy estimation.''
            --Lev. xxvii. 8. In other cases, it verges toward
            esteem; as, ``I know him to be of worth and worthy
            estimation.'' --Shak. It will probably settle down at
            last on this latter sense. ``Esteem is the value we
            place upon some degree of worth. It is higher than
            simple approbation, which is a decision of judgment.
            It is the commencement of affection.'' --Gogan.
  
                  No; dear as freedom is, and in my heart's Just
                  estimation prized above all price. --Cowper.

From WordNet (r) 2.0 : [ wn ]


  estimate
       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: judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or
            time); "I estimate this chicken to weigh three pounds"
            [syn: gauge, approximate, guess, judge]
       2: judge to be probable [syn: calculate, reckon, count on,
           figure, forecast]

From Greek Wiktionary: All languages (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-el-ALL-2023-07-27 ]


  estimate
     Αγγλικά n.
     εκτίμηση ενός μεγέθους (όχι ακριβής)
     Αγγλικά vb.
     εκτιμώ, υπολογίζω ένα μέγεθος μαντεύοντας ή έχοντας ελλιπή δεδομένα

From English Wiktionary: All languages (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-ALL-2023-07-27 ]


  estimate
     n.
     1 A rough calculation or assessment of the value, size, or cost of
  something.
     2 (lb en construction and business) A document (or verbal
  notification) specifying how much a job is likely to cost.
     vb.
     1 To calculate roughly, often from imperfect data.
     2 To judge and form an opinion of the value of, from imperfect data.
     Spanish vb.
     (es-verb form of: estimar)

From English Wiktionary: English language only (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-en-2023-07-27 ]


  estimate
     n.
     1 A rough calculation or assessment of the value, size, or cost of
  something.
     2 (lb en construction and business) A document (or verbal
  notification) specifying how much a job is likely to cost.
     vb.
     1 To calculate roughly, often from imperfect data.
     2 To judge and form an opinion of the value of, from imperfect data.

From English Wiktionary: Western, Greek, and Slavonic languages only (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-Western_Greek_Slavonic-2023-07-27 ]


  estimate
     n.
     1 A rough calculation or assessment of the value, size, or cost of
  something.
     2 (lb en construction and business) A document (or verbal
  notification) specifying how much a job is likely to cost.
     vb.
     1 To calculate roughly, often from imperfect data.
     2 To judge and form an opinion of the value of, from imperfect data.
     Spanish vb.
     (es-verb form of: estimar)

From English Wiktionary: Western languages only (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-Western-2023-07-27 ]


  estimate
     n.
     1 A rough calculation or assessment of the value, size, or cost of
  something.
     2 (lb en construction and business) A document (or verbal
  notification) specifying how much a job is likely to cost.
     vb.
     1 To calculate roughly, often from imperfect data.
     2 To judge and form an opinion of the value of, from imperfect data.
     Spanish vb.
     (es-verb form of: estimar)

From Finnish Wiktionary: All languages (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-fi-ALL-2023-07-27 ]


  estimate
     Englanti n.
     arvio
     Englanti vb.
     arvioida

From Swedish Wiktionary: All languages (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-sv-ALL-2023-07-27 ]


  estimate
     Engelska n.
     skattning, uppskattning
     Engelska vb.
     (tagg matematik språk=en) uppskatta; göra en uppskattning av

From English-Afrikaans FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.1.3 : [ freedict:eng-afr ]


  estimate /ˈɛstɪmət/
  1. begroting
  2. begroot

From English-Arabic FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.6.3 : [ freedict:eng-ara ]


  Estimate /ˈɛstɪmət/
  التخمين

From English-български език FreeDict+WikDict dictionary ver. 2023.05.29 : [ freedict:eng-bul ]


  estimate //ˈɛstɪmɪt// //ˈɛstɪˌmeɪ̪t// 
  1. калкулация, осметка
  (construction and business) a document specifying how much a job will probably cost
  2. пресмятане, приблизителна оценка
  rough calculation or guess

From English-български език FreeDict+WikDict dictionary ver. 2023.05.29 : [ freedict:eng-bul ]


  estimate //ˈɛstɪmɪt// //ˈɛstɪˌmeɪ̪t// 
  оценявам, пресмятам
  to calculate roughly