estimable

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective deserving of respect or high regard
  2. adjective deserving of esteem and respect
  3. adjective may be computed or estimated

Etymology

From Middle English estimable, estymable, from Old French estimable, from Latin aestimābilis. Equivalent to esteem + -able and estimate + -able.

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