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estimated

/ˈɛstɪmeɪtɪd/ /ˈɛstəmətɪd/

Meanings
verb
To calculate roughly, often from imperfect data.

Examples :

"The builders estimated the cost of the new roof to be around $5,000, based on the size and materials needed. "
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Related Words

Illustration patient

patient noun

/ˈpeɪʃənt/

A person or animal who receives treatment from a doctor or other medically educated person.

"The patient followed the doctor's instructions carefully. "

Illustration builders

builders noun

/ˈbɪldərz/

A person who builds or constructs things.

"The builders are constructing a new house on our street. "

Illustration calculate

calculate verb

/ˈkælkjəleɪt/

To determine the value of something or the solution to something by a mathematical process.

"Calculate the square root of 3 to 10 decimal places."

Illustration imperfect

imperfect noun

/ɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/ /ˌɪmpərˈfɛkt/

Something having a minor flaw

"The student's essay had a few minor imperfections, but overall it was well-written. "

Illustration needed

needed verb

/ˈniːdɪd/

To have an absolute requirement for.

"Living things need water to survive."

Illustration opinion

opinion noun

/əˈpɪnjən/

A subjective belief, judgment or perspective that a person has formed about a topic, issue, person or thing.

"My opinion is that we should have more recess time at school. "

Illustration severity

severity noun

/səˈvɛɹɨti/

The state of being severe.

"The doctor was concerned about the severity of my cough, so he ordered a chest X-ray. "

Illustration recovery

recovery noun

/ɹəˈkʌvəɹi/

The act or process of regaining or repossession of something lost.

"After the fire, the family's recovery of their belongings took several weeks. "

Illustration roughly

roughly adverb

/ˈɹʌf.li/

In a rough manner; without kindness, softness, or gentleness.

"The teacher spoke roughly to the student who repeatedly interrupted class. "

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doctor noun

/ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɑktɚ/

A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award a doctor degree in which case the post-nominal letters are D.O., DPM, M.D., DMD, DDS, in the US or MBBS in the UK.

"If you still feel unwell tomorrow, see your doctor."

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materials noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəlz/ /məˈtɪɹi.əlz/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

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around adjective

/əˈɹaʊnd/

(with the verb "to be") Present in the vicinity.

"Is Clare around today?"