estimative

UK
/ˈɛstɪmətɪv/
US
/ˈɛstɪˌmeɪtɪv/

Translations

estimativenoun
estimatives
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UK
/ˈɛstɪmətɪv/
US
/ˈɛstɪmətɪv/
Rare/archaic: ‘the faculty or power of estimation’; used in philosophical and psychological texts
estimativeTerme philosophique.
Medieval philosophers distinguished the estimative from the perceptive faculties.
Les philosophes médiévaux distinguaient l’estimative des facultés perceptives.
estimativeadjective
more estimative
Comp.
most estimative
Super.
UK
/ˈɛstɪmətɪv/
US
/ˈɛstɪˌmeɪtɪv/
estimatifS’emploie surtout pour qualifier ce qui est fondé sur une estimation.
The estimative figures provided by the analyst were used to forecast the company's future growth.
Les chiffres estimatifs fournis par l’analyste ont été utilisés pour prévoir la croissance future de l’entreprise.

Definitions

estimativenoun
The faculty or power of forming judgments or estimates; estimation.
Medieval philosophers distinguished the estimative from the perceptive faculties.
estimativeadjective
Relating to or based on an estimate or estimation.
The estimative figures provided by the analyst were used to forecast the company's future growth.