English Dictionary

estimate

/ˈɛstɨmɨt/

noun

A rough calculation or assessment of the value, size, or cost of something. / (construction and business) A document (or verbal notification) specifying how much a job is likely to cost.

The estimate for the project cost was way off.

意味（1）

A rough calculation or assessment of the value, size, or cost of something.

意味（2）

(construction and business) A document (or verbal notification) specifying how much a job is likely to cost.

“They know our boats will stand up to their work,” said Willison, “and that counts for a good deal. A low estimate from us doesn't mean scamped work, but just that we want to keep the yard busy over a slack time.”

意味（3）

An upper limitation on some positive quantity.

The desired norm estimate is now obtained from the identity... [referring to an earlier statement saying that a certain norm is less than or equal to a certain expression]