estimator

noun

es·​ti·​ma·​tor ˈe-stə-ˌmā-tər 

1

: one that estimates

2

: estimate sense 1b

also : a statistical function whose value for a sample furnishes an estimate of a population parameter

Examples of estimator in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

By combining predictive renovation tools with flexible, real-time financial support, these platforms can help fill the gaps left by traditional renovation cost estimators, creating a more seamless, transparent experience for those tackling fixer-uppers. —Ilona Limonta-Volkova, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025

His father Joshua, an audio visual estimator, is a Master Sergeant (E8) in the Marine Corps Reserves. —Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025

Ferd Smith, a project manager and estimator with Big D Builders since 2015, according to the company website, declined to comment Thursday when reached by the Statesman on his cellphone. —Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 30 Jan. 2025

The estimator considers various income sources and personal circumstances, as life changes can affect how much income tax is taken from your paycheck. —Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for estimator

• altimeter
• collimator
• delimiter
• dosimeter
• lysimeter
• perimeter
• calorimeter
• colorimeter
• polarimeter
• limiter