Both Uses of
estimate
in
To Kill a Mockingbird
- Miss Caroline's progress next door could be estimated by the frequency of laughter; however, the usual crew had flunked the first grade again, and were helpful in keeping order.
p. 65.5estimated = roughly calculated or guessed
- Whenever he performed a minor service for Jem and me, as removing a splinter from a foot, he would tell us exactly what he was going to do, give us an estimation of how much it would hurt, and explain the use of any tongs he employed.
p. 89.5 *estimation = an educated guess (rough calculation)
Definition:
rough calculation or judgment