What is the meaning of the word 'estimate' when used as a verb?

• A. to guess or calculate the amount or value of something
• B. to judge
• C. to measure exactly
• D. to determine by chance

Answer: (A)

Estimating as a verb means arriving at an approximate value for something, often by guessing based on available data or reasonable calculations when exact measurement isn’t possible. It covers both a rough calculation and an educated guess rather than precision. For example, you might estimate the total cost of a project or estimate the distance to a landmark based on known measurements. This is different from measuring exactly, which implies precision, and it isn’t about judging quality or determining by chance.