Dictionary entryCEFR B2verb

estimate

IPA pronunciation: /ˈestɪmeɪt/

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Russian meaning

оценивать, подсчитывать

English definition

To make a rough calculation or guess about a number or amount.

Example

Experts estimate that the project will cost over a million dollars.

Collocations

estimate the cost
estimate the number
rough estimate

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