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Estimate vs Assess - What's the difference?

estimate | assess |

As verbs the difference between estimate and assess

is that estimate is to calculate roughly, often from imperfect data while assess is to determine, estimate or judge the value of; to evaluate.

As a noun estimate

is a rough calculation or guess.

estimate

English

Alternative forms

* (archaic)

Noun

(en noun)
  • A rough calculation or guess.
  • (construction and business) A document (or verbal notification) specifying how much a job will probably cost.
  • * {{quote-book, year=1928, author=Lawrence R. Bourne
    • , title=Well Tackled! , chapter=3 citation , passage=“They know our boats will stand up to their work,” said Willison, “and that counts for a good deal. A low estimate from us doesn't mean scamped work, but just that we want to keep the yard busy over a slack time.”}}

    Synonyms

    * estimation * appraisal

    Derived terms

    * ballpark estimate

    Verb

  • To calculate roughly, often from imperfect data.
  • * {{quote-book, year=1965, author=Ian Hacking, title=Logic of Statistical Inference, passage=I estimate that I need 400 board feet of lumber to complete a job, and then order 350 because I do not want a surplus, or perhaps order 450 because I do not want to make any subsequent orders.
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  • To judge and form an opinion of the value of, from imperfect data.
  • * John Locke
    • It is by the weight of silver, and not the name of the piece, that men estimate commodities and exchange them.
  • * J. C. Shairp
    • It is always very difficult to estimate the age in which you are living.

    Synonyms

    * appraise * guess

    Derived terms

    * estimable * underestimate * overestimate

    External links

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    Anagrams

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    assess

    English

    Verb

    (es)
  • To determine, estimate or judge the value of; to evaluate
    • He assessed the situation.
  • To impose or charge, especially as punishment for an infraction.
    • The referee assessed a penalty for delaying the game.
    A $10.00 late fee will be assessed on all overdue accounts.
  • To calculate and demand (the tax money due) from a person or entity.
    • Once you've submitted a tax return, the Tax Department will assess the amount of tax you still owe.

    Derived terms

    * assessability * assessable * assessably * assessment * overassess * overassessment * unassessability * unassessable * unassessably * underassess * underassessment

    Anagrams

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