estimate vs total

estimate

noun
  • An upper limitation on some positive quantity. 

  • A rough calculation or assessment of the value, size, or cost of something. 

  • A document (or verbal notification) specifying how much a job is likely to cost. 

verb
  • To judge and form an opinion of the value of, from imperfect data. 

  • To calculate roughly, often from imperfect data. 

total

noun
  • An amount obtained by the addition of smaller amounts. 

  • Sum. 

verb
  • To equal a total of; to amount to. 

  • To add up; to calculate the sum of. 

  • To amount to; to add up to. 

  • To demolish; to wreck completely. (from total loss) 

adj
  • Entire; relating to the whole of something. 

  • (of a function) Defined on all possible inputs. 

  • Complete; absolute. 

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