Estimator: meaning, definitions and examples

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estimator

 

[ หˆษ›stษชหŒmeษชtษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

construction

A person who calculates the likely cost of a job or project.

Synonyms

appraiser, assessor, valuator

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.
Context #3 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estimador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเฅเคฎเคพเคจเค• (Anumฤnak)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schรคtzer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penaksir

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพั†ั–ะฝัŽะฒะฐั‡

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ oszacowujฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฆ‹็ฉใ‚‚ใ‚Š่€… (Mitsumori-sha)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท estimateur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estimador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tahminci

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒฌ์ ์ž (Gyeonjeokja)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‚ุฏู‘ูุฑ (Muqaddir)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odhadce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odhadca

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไผฐ็ฎ—่€… (Gลซsuร n zhฤ›)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ocenjevalec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ matstรฆknir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐา“ะฐะปะฐัƒัˆั‹ (baฤŸalawshy)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ›แƒคแƒแƒกแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜ (shemfasebeli)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qiymษ™tlษ™ndirici

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estimador

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,805, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.