estimates

[v. es-tuh-meyt; n. es-tuh-mit, -meyt]

es·ti·mate

[v. es-tuh-meyt; n. es-tuh-mit, -meyt] verb, es·ti·mat·ed, es·ti·mat·ing, noun
verb (used with object)
1.
to form an approximate judgment or opinion regarding the worth, amount, size, weight, etc., of; calculate approximately: to estimate the cost of a college education.
2.
to form an opinion of; judge.
verb (used without object)
3.
to make an estimate.

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Estimates is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
noun
4.
an approximate judgment or calculation, as of the value, amount, time, size, or weight of something.
5.
a judgment or opinion, as of the qualities of a person or thing.
6.
a statement of the approximate charge for work to be done, submitted by a person or business firm ready to undertake the work.

Origin:
1525–35; < Latin aestimātus, past participle of aestimāre to value, estimate; see -ate1

es·ti·mat·ing·ly, adverb
es·ti·ma·tor, noun
pre·es·ti·mate, verb (used with object), pre·es·ti·mat·ed, pre·es·ti·mat·ing.
pre·es·ti·mate, noun
re·es·ti·mate, verb (used with object), re·es·ti·mat·ed, re·es·ti·mat·ing.
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re·es·ti·mate, noun
self-es·ti·mate, noun
un·es·ti·mat·ed, adjective
well-es·ti·mat·ed, adjective
COLLAPSE


1. compute, count, reckon, gauge, assess, value, evaluate, appraise. 4. valuation, calculation, appraisal.

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