WordCmp.com

estimate vs approximate

approximate vs estimate

estimate is a noun but approximate is not a noun.

estimate is not an adjective while approximate is an adjective.

estimate and approximate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
estimate Yes No Yes No
approximate No Yes Yes No
As verbs, estimate and approximate are synonyms defined as:
  • estimate and approximate: judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
Other synonyms of estimate include gauge, guess, judge.
estimate (noun) approximate (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
estimate (adjective) approximate (adjective)
located close together
very close in resemblance
not quite exact or correct
estimate (verb) approximate (verb)
judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time) judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
judge to be probable be close or similar
Difference between estimate and approximate

© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.