present participle of estimate; roughly calculating or judging the value, number, quantity, or extent of something
From Latin aestimatus, past participle of aestimare 'to value, appraise', possibly related to aes 'bronze, money'
The word 'estimate' originally had to do with putting a price on things - ancient Romans were literally 'bronzing' their valuations!
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