estimator
estimator · estimators
A person who estimates, especially one who estimates costsA person who estimates, especially one who estimates costs
UK/ˈɛs.tɪˌmeɪ.tə/US/ˈɛs.təˌmeɪ.tɚ/
Meaning
2 sensesA person who estimates, especially one who estimates costs
A function of a random sample of a population used to estimate some parameter of the whole population
More definitions
- an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines)
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From Latin aestimātor; equivalent to estimate + -or.From Latin aestimātor; equivalent to estimate + -or.
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Forms
plural: estimators| Singular | estimator |
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Synonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines):calculatorreckonerfigurercomputer