estimated
word · lemma: estimate
/ˈɛstəˌmeɪtəd/
ES-tuh-may-did
/ˈɛstɪmˌeɪtɪd/
ES-ti-may-tid
Definition
Judged or calculated approximately, often used when giving a number or value that is not exact.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal or neutral. Common with numbers ("estimated cost", "estimated time"). Implies an approximation, not an exact amount. Can describe data, dates, amounts, or statistics. Don't use with things known exactly.
Spanish: estimado - calculadoPortuguese (BR): estimado - calculadoPortuguese (PT): estimado - calculadoChinese (Simplified): 估计的 - 预估的Chinese (Traditional): 估計的 - 預估的Hindi: अनुमानितArabic: تقديري - مُحتَسبBengali: আনুমানিকRussian: примерный - оцениваемыйJapanese: 推定のVietnamese: ước tínhKorean: 추정된Turkish: tahminiUrdu: تخمینہ شدہIndonesian: perkiraan
Example Sentences
We arrived at the estimated time.
basic
She gave an estimated number of people at the party.
basic
The repairs will take an estimated two weeks, but it could be faster.
natural
His estimated arrival is around noon, depending on traffic.
natural
There are over 100 estimated species of birds in this park.
natural
The estimated cost of the project is $5,000.
basic