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

Additionally, by setting the star to be 1,000 times brighter than the planet and analyzing the images with a maximum likelihood estimator, the team achieved results within a few percent of the theoretical limit across a wide range of sub-diffraction planet positions. —Victoria Corless, Space.com, 22 May 2025

All salary information sourced from Glassdoor's salary estimator Editorial StandardsForbes Accolades Join The Conversation Comments 0 One Community. —Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025

By combining predictive renovation tools with flexible, real-time financial support, these platforms can help fill the gaps left by traditional renovation cost estimators, creating a more seamless, transparent experience for those tackling fixer-uppers. —Ilona Limonta-Volkova, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025

His father Joshua, an audio visual estimator, is a Master Sergeant (E8) in the Marine Corps Reserves. —Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025

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