estimator

noun

es·​ti·​ma·​tor ˈe-stə-ˌmā-tər How to pronounce estimator (audio)
1
: one that estimates
2
: estimate sense 1b
also : a statistical function whose value for a sample furnishes an estimate of a population parameter

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And the under-estimator’s story is no longer the only story circling in your head. Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025 There are project accountants, project managers, estimators, people in sales, and in purchasing. Pat Maio, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025 Among other estimators, the Tax Foundation on the high end estimates output increasing 1.25% in 2034, while the Penn Wharton Budget Model on the low-end estimates output would decrease by 0.2% at that point. Dave Smith, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2025 Next, access fair workplace compensation data through ZipRecruiter’s salary estimator or by comparing job descriptions for similar roles. Sharon Wu, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for estimator

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First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of estimator was in 1611

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“Estimator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/estimator. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

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