estimated
EHS-tuh-may-tihd
Estimated (adj) means Calculated roughly rather than measured exactly. Example: “The estimated arrival time is 6 p.m.”
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Calculated roughly rather than measured exactly.
"The estimated arrival time is 6 p.m."
"The builders gave us an estimated cost before they started the work."
"Her estimated height is about a metre and a half, judging by the doorframe."
How to use estimated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRoughly calculated rather than precisely known.
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estimated cost
estimated time of arrival
estimated value
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What does “estimated” mean?
The word “estimated” means calculated roughly rather than measured exactly. In plain terms, roughly calculated rather than precisely known.
How do you pronounce “estimated”?
“Estimated” is pronounced EHS-tuh-may-tihd (/ˈɛstəˌmeɪtɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “estimated” in a sentence?
Here is “estimated” used in a sentence: “The estimated arrival time is 6 p.m.”
What part of speech is “estimated”?
“Estimated” is an adjective.
Is “estimated” a common word?
“Estimated” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
What is the difference between estimated and actual?
Estimated is an informed prediction made before the exact figure is known; actual is the confirmed value measured afterward. An estimated cost or arrival time is a best guess, while the actual amount is what really occurred. The two often differ, which is why estimates are described as approximate.
What is the difference between estimated and exact?
An estimated figure is calculated roughly — rounded or based on assumptions rather than precise measurement. An exact figure is measured or counted precisely, with no rounding. Estimates trade accuracy for speed when the true value is hard to obtain, whereas exact numbers require careful measurement or full information.
What does estimated mean on a bill or delivery?
It signals the figure is a projection, not a guarantee. An estimated bill is based on past usage rather than a current reading, and an estimated delivery date is the expected arrival, which may shift. Treat estimated values as reliable approximations that could change once actual data becomes available.
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