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calculate vs estimate

estimate vs calculate

calculate is not a noun while estimate is a noun.

calculate and estimate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
calculate No No Yes No
estimate Yes No Yes No
As verbs, estimate is a hyponym of calculate; that is, estimate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than calculate:
  • calculate: make a mathematical calculation or computation
  • estimate: judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
Other hyponyms of calculate include quantise, quantize, extract, process, prorate, miscalculate, misestimate, recalculate, average, average out, factor, factor in, factor out, add, add together, deduct, subtract, take off, multiply, divide, fraction, extrapolate, interpolate, differentiate, integrate, survey, approximate, gauge, guess, judge, budget, capitalise, capitalize, resolve, solve.
As verbs, calculate and estimate are synonyms defined as:
  • calculate and estimate: judge to be probable
Other synonyms of calculate include count on, figure, forecast, reckon.
calculate (noun) estimate (noun)
a judgment of the qualities of something or somebody
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
the respect with which a person is held
a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
a statement indicating the likely cost of some job
calculate (verb) estimate (verb)
make a mathematical calculation or computation judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public judge to be probable
judge to be probable
have faith or confidence in
predict in advance
keep an account of
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