Definitions

1. noun

A person who makes an estimate, especially of the cost, time, or resources required for a project.

“The construction company hired an estimator to calculate the costs of building the new office complex.”

2. verb

To estimate or calculate the cost, time, or resources required for a project.

“The architect estimated the materials needed for the project and submitted the report to the client.”

3. noun

A device or system that estimates or calculates values, such as the position or speed of an object.

“The GPS device is an estimator that uses satellite signals to calculate its location.”