Estimated vs. Expected — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Estimated and Expected
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Estimated
To calculate approximately (the amount, extent, magnitude, position, or value of something).
Expected
To look forward to the probable occurrence or appearance of
Expecting a phone call.
Expects rain on Sunday.
Estimated
To form an opinion about; evaluate
"While an author is yet living we estimate his powers by his worst performance" (Samuel Johnson).
Expected
To consider likely or certain
Expect to see them soon. See Usage Note at anticipate.
Estimated
A tentative evaluation or rough calculation, as of worth, quantity, or size
An estimate of the damage caused by the storm.
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Expected
To consider reasonable or due
We expect an apology.
Estimated
A statement of the approximate cost of work to be done, such as a building project or car repairs.
Expected
To consider obligatory; require
The school expects its pupils to be on time.
Estimated
A judgment based on one's impressions; an opinion
I have a high estimate of his character.
Expected
(Informal) To presume; suppose.
Estimated
Simple past tense and past participle of estimate
Expected
To be pregnant. Used in progressive tenses
My wife is expecting again.
Estimated
Calculated approximately; as, an estimated mass of 25 g.
Expected
Anticipated; thought to be about to arrive or occur
The expected storm never arrived.
Estimated
Calculated approximately;
An estimated mass of 25 g
Expected
Simple past tense and past participle of expect
Expected
Considered likely or probable to happen or arrive;
Prepared for the expected attack
Expected
Looked forward to as probable
Expected
Expected to become or be; in prospect;
Potential clients
Expected income
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