estimate

Calcular aproximadamente una cantidad, un coste o un tamaño usando la información disponible.

The builder estimated that the repairs would take about three weeks.

We estimated the number of chairs needed from last year's attendance.

It is difficult to estimate costs before the design has been agreed.

Researchers estimated the distance by comparing several photographs of the area.

Un cálculo aproximado de una cantidad, un coste o un tamaño.

The initial estimate was too low because it did not include transport.

Ask for a written estimate before agreeing to any major repairs.

Our estimate of attendance increased after another school confirmed its participation.

Different experts produced different estimates because they used different assumptions.