Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

estimate-damage

verb

/ˈɛstɪmeɪt ˈdæmɪdʒ/

Definition

An assessment of the likely extent of loss or harm that has occurred, especially after an incident or accident, typically expressed in monetary terms.

Examples

After the storm, the insurance adjuster came to estimate the damage to our roof.
It took several hours to estimate the damage caused by the flood.
Experts are called in to estimate the damage from the wildfire before recovery efforts begin.

Meaning

To estimate damage refers to the process of calculating or making an educated guess about the extent of harm or loss resulting from a certain event, such as a natural disaster or an accident.