Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Capable of being estimated or computed: Refers to something that can be calculated, measured, or appraised.
   • Deserving of esteem, respect, or admiration: Refers to a person, quality, or action that is worthy of high regard and honor.

Usage Examples

• Capable of being estimated:
  • The project's costs are estimable based on current market rates.
  • The damage from the storm was not easily estimable.
• Deserving of esteem:
  • She is an estimable leader known for her integrity.
  • His estimable contributions to science were recognized with a major award.

Advanced Usage

• In a formal or academic context: Often used to describe the quantifiable nature of a variable or the commendable character of a person.
  • The model provides estimable parameters for economic forecasting.
  • The judge was known for his estimable fairness and wisdom.

Variants and Related Words

• Estimate (verb/noun): To roughly calculate or judge the value of something; an approximate calculation.
  • We need to estimate the time required.
• Estimation (noun): The process of forming an approximate judgment or calculation; respect or admiration.
  • The estimation of the budget took weeks.
  • He is held in high estimation by his peers.

Synonyms

• Computable (for the first meaning): Capable of being calculated.
• Respectable, Admirable, Commendable (for the second meaning): Deserving approval or respect.

Antonyms

• Incalculable, Immeasurable (for the first meaning): Not capable of being calculated.
• Disreputable, Contemptible (for the second meaning): Deserving scorn or disrespect.

Related Phrases

• Hold someone in estimable regard: To have a high opinion of someone.
  • The community holds the retired doctor in estimable regard.

Adjective

1. may be computed or estimated
   • a calculable risk
   • computable odds
   • estimable assets
2. deserving of esteem and respect
   • all respectable companies give guarantees
   • ruined the family's good name
3. deserving of respect or high regard