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estimate

/ˈɛstɨmɨt/

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noun

Estimation, évaluation

A rough calculation or assessment of the value, size, or cost of something.

Examples :

"The estimate for the new school library project was $50,000. "

L'estimation du projet de la nouvelle bibliothèque scolaire était de 50 000 $.

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noun

Devis

(construction and business) A document (or verbal notification) specifying how much a job is likely to cost.

Examples :

"The contractor provided an estimate for the new roof, detailing the expected costs. "

L'entrepreneur a fourni un devis pour le nouveau toit, détaillant les coûts prévus.

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noun

Estimation, borne supérieure

An upper limitation on some positive quantity.

Examples :

"The estimate for the project's budget is $10,000. "

L'estimation du budget du projet est de 10 000 $.

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verb

Estimer, évaluer

To calculate roughly, often from imperfect data.

Examples :

"I estimated that I would need about 20 minutes to get to the library, even though traffic might be heavier than usual. "

J'ai estimé que j'aurais besoin d'environ 20 minutes pour aller à la bibliothèque, même si la circulation pourrait être plus dense que d'habitude.

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verb

Estimer, évaluer

To judge and form an opinion of the value of, from imperfect data.

Examples :

"Based on the few clues, I estimate the test will be challenging. "

D'après les quelques indices, j'estime que le test sera difficile.

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