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Webster 1913 Edition
Estimate
Es′ti-mate
,Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Estimated
; p. pr. & vb. n.
Estimating
.] 1.
To judge and form an opinion of the value of, from imperfect data, – either the extrinsic (money), or intrinsic (moral), value; to fix the worth of roughly or in a general way;
as, to
estimate
the value of goods or land; to estimate
the worth or talents of a person.It is by the weight of silver, and not the name of the piece, that men
estimate
commodities and exchange them. Locke.
It is always very difficult to
estimate
the age in which you are living. J. C. Shairp.
Syn. – To appreciate; value; appraise; prize; rate; esteem; count; calculate; number. – To
Estimate
, Esteem
. Both these words imply an exercise of the judgment. Estimate has reference especially to the external relations of things, such as amount, magnitude, importance, etc. It usually involves computation or calculation; as, to
. Esteem has reference to the intrinsic or moral worth of a person or thing. Thus, we esteem a man for his kindness, or his uniform integrity. In this sense it implies a mingled sentiment of respect and attachment. We esteem it an honor to live in a free country. See estimate
the loss or gain of an enterpriseAppreciate
. Es′ti-mate
,Noun.
A valuing or rating by the mind, without actually measuring, weighing, or the like; rough or approximate calculation;
as, an
. estimate
of the cost of a building, or of the quantity of water in a pond The noun estimate, like its verb, supposes chiefly an exercise of judgment in determining the amount, importance, or magnitude of things, with their other exterior relations;
as, an
Esteem is a moral sentiment made up of respect and attachment, – the valuation of a person as possessing useful qualities or real worth. Thus we speak of the esteem of the wise and good as a thing greatly to be desired. Estimation seems to waver between the two. In our version of the Scriptures it is used simply for estimate; estimate
of expenses incurred; a true estimate
of life, etc. as, “If he be poorer than thy estimation.”
In other cases, it verges toward esteem; Lev. xxvii. 8.
as, “I know him to be of worth and worthy
It will probably settle down at last on this latter sense. “Esteem is the value we place upon some degree of worth. It is higher than simple approbation, which is a decision of judgment. It is the commencement of affection.” estimation
.” Shak.
Gogan.
No; dear as freedom is, and in my heart’s
Just
Just
estimation
prized above all price. Cowper.
Webster 1828 Edition
Estimate
ES'TIMATE
,Verb.
T.
1.
To judge and form an opinion of the value of; to rate by judgment or opinion, without weighing or measuring either value, degree, extent or quantity. We estimate the value of cloth by inspection, or the extend of a piece of land, or the distance of a mountain. We estimate the worth of a friend by his known qualities. We estimate the merits or talents of two different men by judgment. We estimate profits, loss and damage. Hence,2.
To compute; to calculate; to reckon.ES'TIMATE
,Noun.
1.
Value.