estimate vs forecast

forecast vs estimate

estimate and forecast both are nouns.

estimate and forecast both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
estimate	Yes	No	Yes	No
forecast	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, estimate and forecast are synonyms defined as:

estimate and forecast: judge to be probable

Other synonyms of estimate include calculate, count on, figure, reckon.

estimate (noun)	forecast (noun)
a judgment of the qualities of something or somebody	a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop
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)	forecast (verb)
judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)	judge to be probable
judge to be probable	predict in advance
	indicate, as with a sign or an omen

Difference between estimate and forecast

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