Estimate

Synonyms of estimate

• guess
• assessment
• approximation

Antonyms of estimate

• exact
• precise
• definite

Collocations of estimate

rough estimate

Frequency: 80 %

He gave a rough estimate of the cost for the project.

accurate estimate

Frequency: 70 %

The engineer provided an accurate estimate of the building's weight capacity.

estimate time

Frequency: 65 %

It's difficult to estimate the time it will take to complete the project.

estimate cost

Frequency: 60 %

Can you estimate the cost of repairing the roof?

estimate value

Frequency: 50 %

The appraiser will estimate the value of the antique vase.

Idiomatic Expressions for estimate

• Phrase: best guess
  Meaning: the most likely estimate based on available information
  Usage: I'm not sure of the exact time frame, but my best guess is that it will be finished by the end of the month.