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Mathematics · Grades 1–2

Estimate

verb

To make an approximate calculation or judgment without exact measurement.

Example Sentences

"I estimate there are about 200 beans in the jar."

"Before doing the exact calculation, it's useful to estimate the answer."

Synonyms & Related Terms

approximateguesscalculate roughly

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