Definition of "estimate"
Kid-friendly meaning of estimate, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.
What does "estimate" mean?
estimate (verb) — to make a careful guess about a number or size.
Example sentences using "estimate"
Grade K–2
Estimate how many.
Grade 3–5
Try to estimate how long it will take to walk all the way to the park.
Grade 6–8
Estimating well is mostly about getting comfortable with the idea that being roughly right today is usually more useful than being exactly right next week.
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