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analytical
Adjective
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When someone is analytical, that person is skilled in using analysis.
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An analytical method or technique breaks down an object or idea into its smaller parts.
The old analytical approach to science was done, and a new approach is needed.
The analytical techniques of websites like Google can find very detailed information.
estimate
Noun
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An estimate is a judgement of a size, value, amount, cost, etc., which is based on incomplete information.
British Telecom will give you an estimate of the cost before doing any work.
estimate
Verb
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If you estimate the number, size, value, amount, cost, etc. of something, you guess based on incomplete information.
It's difficult to estimate how long it will take to get to London because we don't know how bad the traffic will be.