Estimator: meaning, definitions and examples
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estimator
[ หษstษชหmeษชtษr ]
mathematical
A person who estimates or calculates the value, amount, size, or extent of something.
Synonyms
calculator, evaluator, predictor
Examples of usage
- The estimator used various statistical methods to predict the outcome.
- The estimator provided a rough estimate of the project cost.
construction
A person who calculates the likely cost of a job or project.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The estimator provided a quote for the renovation work.
- The estimator was responsible for determining the materials needed for the construction project.
software development
A tool or function that provides an estimated value based on given input parameters.
Synonyms
calculator, planner, predictor
Examples of usage
- The software estimator helped developers plan and allocate resources efficiently.
- The estimator function returned an estimated time for the task completion.
Translations
Translations of the word "estimator" in other languages:
๐ต๐น estimador
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคจเฅเคฎเคพเคจเค (Anumฤnak)
๐ฉ๐ช Schรคtzer
๐ฎ๐ฉ penaksir
๐บ๐ฆ ะพััะฝัะฒะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ oszacowujฤ cy
๐ฏ๐ต ่ฆ็ฉใใ่ (Mitsumori-sha)
๐ซ๐ท estimateur
๐ช๐ธ estimador
๐น๐ท tahminci
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฒฌ์ ์ (Gyeonjeokja)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุฏููุฑ (Muqaddir)
๐จ๐ฟ odhadce
๐ธ๐ฐ odhadca
๐จ๐ณ ไผฐ็ฎ่ (Gลซsuร n zhฤ)
๐ธ๐ฎ ocenjevalec
๐ฎ๐ธ matstรฆknir
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐาะฐะปะฐััั (baฤalawshy)
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแแคแแกแแแแแ (shemfasebeli)
๐ฆ๐ฟ qiymษtlษndirici
๐ฒ๐ฝ estimador
Word origin
The word 'estimator' derives from the verb 'estimate', which comes from the Latin word 'aestimare', meaning 'to value or appraise'. The concept of estimation has been crucial in various fields such as mathematics, construction, and software development, leading to the creation of specialized roles and tools known as estimators.
See also: estimate, estimated, estimates, estimating, estimation, estimations, inestimable, misestimation, overestimate, overestimated, overestimation, underestimate, underestimated, underestimating, underestimation.