estimator

noun

es·​ti·​ma·​tor ˈe-stə-ˌmā-tər 

1

: one that estimates

2

: estimate sense 1b

also : a statistical function whose value for a sample furnishes an estimate of a population parameter

Examples of estimator in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The ratio of a person’s waist to hip circumference, or their waist circumference to height are pretty good estimators of their abdominal fat deposits. — Literary Hub, 17 Aug. 2026

Finding experienced project managers, superintendents, estimators and field leaders is often more difficult than finding additional work. — Nikhil Chandankhede, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Voters can analyze the district’s tax estimator to review what their individual expected property tax increases will be. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026

Here’s how the IRS tax withholding estimator can help — and who should use it, according to experts. — Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for estimator

• altimeter
• collimator
• delimiter
• dosimeter
• lysimeter
• perimeter
• calorimeter
• colorimeter
• polarimeter
• limiter