estimator

noun

es·​ti·​ma·​tor ˈe-stə-ˌmā-tər How to pronounce estimator (audio)
1
: one that estimates
2
: estimate sense 1b
also : a statistical function whose value for a sample furnishes an estimate of a population parameter

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The owner is the brand, the estimator, the closer, the quality control and the key relationship. — Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026 Here’s how the IRS tax withholding estimator can help — and who should use it, according to experts. — Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2026 Most major insurers use third-party estimator tools to determine the upper limit. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026 RepairPal’s estimator also uses industry data on parts and labor to show common repair costs. — Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for estimator

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of estimator was in 1611

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“Estimator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/estimator. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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