Word
estimator
Phoneticses·ti·ma·tor, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɛstɪˌmeɪtɝ/
UK/ˈɛstɪmˌeɪtɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person or a tool that calculates the cost or time needed for a job. In math, it is a rule or formula used to guess the value of something based on data.
n. a person or device that calculates the cost, time, or quantity of a task. In statistical contexts, it refers to a rule or function used to infer the value of a population parameter from sample data.
Examples
“The contractor sent an estimator to measure the room.”
“The software acts as a cost estimator, providing a detailed breakdown of materials and labor required for the renovation.”
“In econometrics, a consistent estimator is one that converges in probability to the true parameter value as the sample size increases, ensuring that the model remains reliable with more data.”
Examples
simple
“The contractor sent an estimator to measure the room.”
contextual
“The software acts as a cost estimator, providing a detailed breakdown of materials and labor required for the renovation.”
complex
“In econometrics, a consistent estimator is one that converges in probability to the true parameter value as the sample size increases, ensuring that the model remains reliable with more data.”
Word family
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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