an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth; an estimate of what it would cost; a rough idea how long it would take
[ Syn: estimation , approximation , idea ]
a judgment of the qualities of something or somebody; many factors are involved in any estimate of human life; in my estimation the boy is innocent
[ Syn: estimation ]
a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
[ Syn: appraisal , estimation ]
a statement indicating the likely cost of some job; he got an estimate from the car repair shop'
the respect with which a person is held; they had a high estimation of his ability
[ Syn: estimation ]