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estimated: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use estimated in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “general”

(adjective) when the amount, size, or value of something is roughly calculated or guessed. It's like making a rough guess without knowing the exact answer.

Example

The estimated cost of the project is $5000.

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The estimated time of arrival was way off; they arrived much earlier.

Example

What is the estimated time for the event to start?

Context: “general”

(verb) to make an approximate calculation or assessment of something without knowing the exact answer. It's like making an educated guess.

Example

She estimated that it would take about an hour to complete the task.

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He underestimated the amount of work required and ended up falling behind schedule.

Example

Can you estimate how many people will attend the event?

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