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

While miniature portraits had grown in popularity before the advent of photography, Shushan estimates that only a dozen or so renowned artists were making eye portraits, including the painters George Engleheart and Richard Cosway. — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026

Valero Energy's earnings were up over 400% for the quarter compared to last year in world that Valero estimates is still five million barrels short per day of global refining capacity and over 100 million barrels short of oil inventories. — Hillary Jackson, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026

Out of every 100 workers, the report estimates that 59 will need training by 2030. — Nirit Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

According to Transfermarkt, the German website that estimates players’ market values, the upper end of the market is overwhelmingly dominated by Europeans. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

The government estimates that up to 9,000 tons reach its Caribbean coastline on the worst days. — ABC News, 31 July 2026

The agency estimates that there are less than 20,000 mature African penguins across the world today. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Globally, the study estimates a potential $27 billion annual productivity gain for the textile and garment sector. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 31 July 2026

IQuilt estimates that a ramp entrance at Market Street could increase foot traffic to Riverside Park by as much as 30% to 40%. — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026

Noun

Getty’s 5%-plus dividend accounts for less than 80% of FFO estimates, and it’s backed by sturdy tenants with good credit. — Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Sony has the film reaching $325 million by Sunday, but rival estimates have the film climbing as high as $358 million. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 1 Aug. 2026

Scientists will also be able to use satellite observations of the pumice rafts to hone estimates of the size of the eruption. — Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 31 July 2026

Indeed, there are estimates that nearly one in 10 Americans regularly use cannabis for sleep, and many adults report using alcohol in this way. — Joan M. Cook, Time, 31 July 2026

The project faced several setbacks, and the cost grew considerably beyond his original estimates. — Ryan J. Reilly, NBC news, 31 July 2026

Tax Foundation estimates show the typical taxpayer is paying nearly $2,300 less in federal taxes this year. — Kent Strang, Boston Herald, 26 July 2026

Investors set high expectations, revising earnings estimates by more than 400% in the past 90 days. — Assiatou Hann, CNBC, 25 July 2026