Synonyms of estimates

estimates 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of estimate

1

as in values

to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding

experts estimated the value of the painting at a million dollars

Synonyms & Similar Words

• values
• assesses
• rates
• guesstimates
• evaluates
• appraises
• analyzes
• valuates
• sets
• prices
• deems
• judges
• determines
• ascertains
• adjudges
• surveys
• learns
• discovers
• prizes
• tests
• underestimates
• assays
• reassesses
• reevaluates
• decides
• revalues
• reappraises
• misjudges
• undervalues
• rejudges
• transvaluates
• transvalues
• settles
• misprizes
• misesteems

2

as in figures

to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement

we estimated the snowfall to be about a foot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• figures
• calculates
• guesses
• makes
• supposes
• judges
• gauges
• puts
• reckons
• calls
• places
• conjectures
• concludes
• understands
• infers
• reasons
• extrapolates
• deduces
• gathers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• measures
• scales
• computes
• calibrates
• works out

estimates

2 of 2

noun

plural of estimate

1

as in estimations

the act of placing a value on the nature, character, or quality of something

what we owe our war veterans is beyond estimate

Synonyms & Similar Words

• estimations
• assessments
• appraisals
• evaluations
• appraisements
• calculations
• valuations
• examinations
• measurements
• reckonings
• computations
• surveys
• audits
• inspections
• scans
• reviews
• checkups
• reassessments
• mensurations
• overestimations
• checks
• scrutinies
• underestimations
• transvaluations
• overevaluations

2

as in assessments

an opinion on the nature, character, or quality of something

the estimate of many art specialists that the painting is a fake

Synonyms & Similar Words

• assessments
• appraisals
• evaluations
• perceptions
• appraisements
• estimations
• impressions
• feelings
• value judgments
• beliefs
• judgments
• notions
• fixes
• views
• confidences
• theories
• convictions
• hypotheses
• guesses
• sentiments
• conjectures
• minds
• aperçus
• trusts
• faiths
• stocks
• persuasions
• surmises
• hunches

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of estimates

Verb

The report estimates that the average selling price of smartphones will rise 14% this year to an all-time high of $523, while manufacturers will no longer be able to make phones that cost less than $100. —Wayne Chang, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026

Subaru estimates that the recall affects 100% of the models mentioned. —Greta Cross, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026

The report, which cited property records and Department of Homeland Security documents, estimates the Concord facility would have 1,500 beds. —Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026

For comparison, Citadel Securities estimates the $650 billion in AI capex (capital expenditures and business spending needed to acquire, upgrade or maintain assets) this year is equivalent to around 2% of GDP. —Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026

The Climate Prediction Center estimates that North Texas will to receive above-normal precipitation late next week, which will help with the drought-like conditions in the area. —Michael Autovino, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026

However, Kantrowitz estimates that at least 100,000 people could get a check, based on his analysis of historical data of Navient borrowers in forbearance. —Annie Nova, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026

War Child estimates that the number of children affected globally by war has jumped from one in 10 when the Help(2)’s predecessor was released, to one in five today, around 520 million children. —Sophie Williams, Billboard, 26 Feb. 2026

The administration estimates its rule repeal will avert $670 million in compliance costs over a decade. —Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Feb. 2026

Noun

The average price of new cars fluctuates in the span of a year, but in September, the average price of a new car surpassed $50,000—a record high, according to estimates by Kelley Blue Book. —Chantelle Lee, Time, 27 Feb. 2026

Investors focused instead on its forecast for profit over the course of 2026, which fell short of analysts’ estimates. —Stan Choe, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026

The Athletic estimates Chelsea have already earned £80m in prize money from the competition. —Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026

In c/c and excluding the lift from the Informatica deal, revs growth of 6% in 4Q/Jan and guide for 6-7% in 1Q/Apr and 7-8% in FY27 simply fell short of our estimates by 1-2 points and could serve to take the wind out of the two-day rally in SaaS/apps stocks. —Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026

Matic estimates that insurance now accounts for 9% of the typical homeowner’s monthly mortgage payment -- the highest share ever recorded. —Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026

While monthly estimates can be off and lower survey response rates may affect reports, economists say the broader trend lines are generally reliable, particularly when viewed in the context of other data. —Rachel Barber, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026

Renovating the existing campus and adding about 15,000 square feet would be more financially feasible at a cost of about $35 million, estimates showed. —Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026

Policyholders shared complaints lodged against State Farm over denials to pay for the cleanup of fire toxins, rebuild estimates well below actual construction costs and delayed checks for living expenses. —Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026