Estimate vs. Guess
Difference Between Estimate and Guess
Estimateverb
To calculate approximately (the amount, extent, magnitude, position, or value of something).
Guessverb
To predict (a result or an event) without sufficient information.
Estimateverb
To form an opinion about; evaluate
"While an author is yet living we estimate his powers by his worst performance" (Samuel Johnson).Guessverb
To assume, presume, or assert (a fact) without sufficient information.
Estimatenoun
A tentative evaluation or rough calculation, as of worth, quantity, or size
an estimate of the damage caused by the storm.Guessverb
To form a correct estimate or conjecture of
guessed the answer.Estimatenoun
A statement of the approximate cost of work to be done, such as a building project or car repairs.
Guessverb
To suppose; think
I guess he was wrong.Estimatenoun
A judgment based on one's impressions; an opinion
I have a high estimate of his character.Guessverb
To make an estimate or conjecture
We could only guess at her motives.Estimatenoun
A rough calculation or assessment of the value, size, or cost of something.
Guessverb
To estimate or conjecture correctly.
Estimatenoun
(construction and business) A document (or verbal notification) specifying how much a job is likely to cost.
Guessnoun
An act or instance of guessing.
Estimatenoun
An upper limitation on some positive quantity.
Guessnoun
A conjecture arrived at by guessing.
Estimateverb
To calculate roughly, often from imperfect data.
Guessverb
To reach a partly (or totally) unqualified conclusion.
Estimateverb
To judge and form an opinion of the value of, from imperfect data.
Guessverb
To solve by a correct conjecture; to conjecture rightly.
He who guesses the riddle shall have the ring.Estimatenoun
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth;
an estimate of what it would costa rough idea how long it would takeGuessverb
to suppose (introducing a proposition of uncertain plausibility).
That album is quite hard to find, but I guess you could try ordering it online.Estimatenoun
a judgment of the qualities of something or somebody;
many factors are involved in any estimate of human lifein my estimation the boy is innocentGuessverb
(colloquial) To think, conclude, or decide (without a connotation of uncertainty). Usually in first person: "I guess".
"I guess you were right." "What did he say?" "He guesses you were right.""I guess I'll go to bed."Estimatenoun
a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
Guessverb
(obsolete) To hit upon or reproduce by memory.
Estimatenoun
a statement indicating the likely cost of some job;
he got an estimate from the car repair shopGuessnoun
A prediction about the outcome of something, typically made without factual evidence or support.
If you don't know the answer, take a guess.Estimatenoun
the respect with which a person is held;
they had a high estimation of his abilityGuessnoun
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
Estimateverb
judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time);
I estimate this chicken to weigh three poundsGuessnoun
an estimate based on little or no information
Estimateverb
judge to be probable
Guessverb
expect, believe, or suppose;
I imagine she earned a lot of money with her new novelI thought to find her in a bad statehe didn't think to find her in the kitchenI guess she is angry at me for standing her upGuessverb
put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation;
I am guessing that the price of real estate will rise againI cannot pretend to say that you are wrongGuessverb
judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time);
I estimate this chicken to weigh three poundsGuessverb
guess correctly; solve by guessing;
He guessed the right number of beans in the jar and won the prize
