The difference between Calculation and Estimate
When used as nouns, calculation means the act or process of calculating, whereas estimate means a rough calculation or assessment of the value, size, or cost of something.
Estimate is also verb with the meaning: to calculate roughly, often from imperfect data.
check bellow for the other definitions of Calculation and Estimate
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Calculation as a noun (mathematics, uncountable):
The act or process of calculating.
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Calculation as a noun (mathematics, countable):
The result of calculating.
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Calculation as a noun (countable):
Reckoning, estimate.
Examples:
"By my calculation, we should be there by midnight."
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Calculation as a noun (countable):
An expectation based on circumstances.
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Estimate as a noun:
A rough calculation or assessment of the value, size, or cost of something.
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Estimate as a noun (construction and business):
A document (or verbal notification) specifying how much a job is likely to cost.
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Estimate as a noun:
An upper limitation on some positive quantity.
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Estimate as a verb:
To calculate roughly, often from imperfect data.
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Estimate as a verb:
To judge and form an opinion of the value of, from imperfect data.