Past tense of estimate
regular verb
The past tense of estimate is estimated. The past participle is also estimated.
Forms of estimate
| Base form (V1) | estimate /ˈɛs.tɪ.mət/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | estimated /ˈɛstəˌmeɪtɪd/ |
| Past participle (V3) | estimated /ˈɛstəˌmeɪtɪd/ |
| Present participle | estimating |
| Third person singular | estimates /ˈɛstəməts/ |
Estimated in a sentence
- The total cost of the new complex was an estimated $1.5 million.From the entry cost
- The value of the stolen painting is estimated to be around four million pounds.From the entry value
- The estimated figures are not bad, but somebody will have to work them over.From the entry work over
- Her fortune is estimated at 3 million dollars.From the entry fortune
- They estimated that it would take at least four people working a total of at least 80 person-days to build the foundation.From the entry person-day
Meaning of estimate
- noun A rough calculation or assessment of the value, size, or cost of something.
- noun A document (or verbal notification) specifying how much a job is likely to cost.
- noun An upper limitation on some positive quantity.
Questions about the past tense of estimate
- What is the past tense of estimate?
- The past tense of estimate is estimated.
- What is the past participle of estimate?
- The past participle of estimate is estimated.
- Is estimate a regular or irregular verb?
- Estimate is a regular verb: its past tense adds -d.
Source and license
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