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estimate vs compute

compute vs estimate

estimate is a noun but compute is not a noun.

estimate and compute both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
estimate Yes No Yes No
compute No No Yes No
As verbs, compute is a hypernym of estimate; that is, compute is a word with a broader meaning than estimate:
  • estimate: judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
  • compute: make a mathematical calculation or computation
Other hypernyms of estimate include calculate, cipher, cypher, figure, reckon, work out.
estimate (noun) compute (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) compute (verb)
judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time) make a mathematical calculation or computation
judge to be probable
Difference between estimate and compute

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