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estimate vs calculate

calculate vs estimate

estimate is a noun but calculate is not a noun.

estimate and calculate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
estimate Yes No Yes No
calculate No No Yes No
As verbs, calculate is a hypernym of estimate; that is, calculate is a word with a broader meaning than estimate:
  • estimate: judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
  • calculate: make a mathematical calculation or computation
Other hypernyms of estimate include cipher, compute, cypher, figure, reckon, work out.
As verbs, estimate and calculate are synonyms defined as:
  • estimate and calculate: judge to be probable
Other synonyms of estimate include count on, figure, forecast, reckon.
estimate (noun) calculate (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 (verb) calculate (verb)
judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time) make a mathematical calculation or computation
judge to be probable specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public
judge to be probable
have faith or confidence in
predict in advance
keep an account of
Difference between estimate and calculate

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