1. approximate calculations or judgments of value, number, quantity, or extent
Usage: plural of estimate
2. statements of the expected cost for work to be done
Usage: business context

1. roughly calculates or judges the value, number, quantity, or extent of something
Usage: third person singular present tense

Examples

• The contractor provided three estimates for the kitchen renovation.
• Population estimates suggest the city has grown by 15% this decade.
• She estimates that the project will take six months to complete.
• The insurance company’s damage estimates were higher than expected.
• He always estimates travel time conservatively to avoid being late.
• Cost estimates for the new bridge range from $50 to $80 million.
• The teacher estimates each student’s progress throughout the semester.