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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.
risk
Noun
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A risk is something bad that could possibly happen.
There are many risks associated with the stock market.
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A risk is the chance of something bad happening.
The risk of us failing is too great.
risk
Verb
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To risk something means to take a chance with something.
She risked hypothermia by swimming the English Channel.