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estimates

[/ˈɛstɪmeɪts/ (noun), /ˈɛstɪmeɪt/ (verb)]
noun/verbpl: estimates
estimativas
1. (noun) An approximate calculation or judgment of the value, number, quantity, or extent of something
The contractor provided several estimates for the renovation project.
O empreiteiro forneceu várias estimativas para o projeto de reforma.
2. (noun) An opinion or judgment of someone's character or ability
In my estimate, she is the best candidate for the position.
Na minha estimativa, ela é a melhor candidata para o cargo.
3. (verb) To roughly calculate or judge the value, number, or extent of something
We estimate that the project will cost around $50,000.
Estimamos que o projeto custará cerca de $50.000.
NYC Slang
ballpark figures, rough numbers
Synonyms
approximationsassessmentsevaluationsguessesprojectionsvaluations
Antonyms
certaintiesexact figuresprecise measurements

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estimativas
Most common form across Brazil
São Paulo
estimativas; orçamentos
Orçamentos often used in commercial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
estimativas
Standard usage
Portugal
estimativas; orçamentos
Both terms used, orçamento more formal for quotes

Related Idioms & Phrases

in my estimate
rough estimate
conservative estimate
estimate based on
underestimate
overestimate
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