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 Estimate \Es"ti*mate\, n.
   A valuing or rating by the mind, without actually measuring,
   weighing, or the like; rough or approximate calculation; as,
   an estimate of the cost of a building, or of the quantity of
   water in a pond.
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         Weigh success in a moral balance, and our whole
         estimate is changed.                     --J. C.
                                                  Shairp.

   Syn: {Estimate}, {Estimation}, {Esteem}.

   Usage: The noun estimate, like its verb, supposes chiefly an
          exercise of judgment in determining the amount,
          importance, or magnitude of things, with their other
          exterior relations; as, an estimate of expenses
          incurred; a true estimate of life, etc. Esteem is a
          moral sentiment made up of respect and attachment, --
          the valuation of a person as possessing useful
          qualities or real worth. Thus we speak of the esteem
          of the wise and good as a thing greatly to be desired.
          Estimation seems to waver between the two. In our
          version of the Scriptures it is used simply for
          estimate; as, "If he be poorer than thy estimation."
          --Lev. xxvii. 8. In other cases, it verges toward
          esteem; as, "I know him to be of worth and worthy
          estimation." --Shak. It will probably settle down at
          last on this latter sense. "Esteem is the value we
          place upon some degree of worth. It is higher than
          simple approbation, which is a decision of judgment.
          It is the commencement of affection." --Gogan.
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                No; dear as freedom is, and in my heart's
                Just estimation prized above all price.
                                                  --Cowper.
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