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estimates

Pronunciation: [/ˈɛstəməts/]

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estimates: meanings and example sentences

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

Context: “quantities”

(noun) approximate calculations or judgments about the value, number, quantity, or extent of something. It's like making an educated guess about how much or how many of something there is.

Example

The estimates for the project cost were within budget.

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The estimates for the number of attendees were way off.

Example

What are your estimates for how long the journey will take?

Context: “quantities”

(verb) to roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of something. It's like making an educated guess about how much or how many of something there is.

Example

He estimates that the repair will cost around $500.

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She underestimated the amount of time it would take to finish the task.

Example

Can you estimate how many people will attend the event?

How to pronounce estimates

Pronunciation: [/ˈɛstəməts/]

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