Basic Details
Word: Estimate
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To make a smart guess about the number, size, or value of something.
Synonyms: Approximate, assess, evaluate
Antonyms: Calculate, determine
Idioms and Phrases
- Estimate the cost: To guess how much money something will need. Example: "Before we buy the supplies, let's estimate the cost to stay within our budget."
- Estimated time of arrival: A guess at when someone or something will arrive. Example: "The bus has an estimated time of arrival of 10:15 AM."
Usage Examples
Example 1: It’s hard to estimate how long it will take to finish this puzzle, but we’ll give it a try!
Example 2: The teacher asked us to estimate the number of marbles in the jar for a fun class challenge.
Example 3: The architect will estimate the budget for the new playground by looking at the materials needed.
Fun Fact
The word "estimate" comes from the Latin word "æstimare," which means "to value or rate." It has been used in English since the late 14th century!
Famous Quote
"An approximate answer to the right problem is worth a lot more than a precise answer to the wrong problem." John Tukey
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "estimate" mean?
a) To count something exactly
b) To make a smart guess
c) To ignore a number
d) To take everything apart
Answer: b) To make a smart guess
2. Which of these is a synonym of "estimate"?
a) Calculate
b) Approximate
c) Determine
d) Conclude
Answer: b) Approximate
3. Which word is an antonym of "estimate"?
a) Assess
b) Evaluate
c) Calculate
d) Approximate
Answer: c) Calculate
4. Which sentence uses "estimate" correctly?
a) I will estimate my homework for tomorrow.
b) She can estimate the size of that big group of people.
c) He estimates that tree will grow quickly.
d) We estimate the sun rises at night.
Answer: b) She can estimate the size of that big group of people.
5. Which idiom means the same as "estimate the cost"?
a) Take a wild guess
b) Hit the nail on the head
c) Nail it down
d) Put a price tag
Answer: d) Put a price tag
