English > estimator: 1 sense > noun 1, person | Meaning | An expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines). |
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| Synonyms | calculator, reckoner, figurer, computer |
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| Narrower | adder | A person who adds numbers |
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| number cruncher | someone able to perform complex and lengthy calculations |
| statistician, actuary | someone versed in the collection and interpretation of numerical data (especially someone who uses statistics to calculate insurance premiums) |
| subtracter | A person who subtracts numbers |
| Broader | expert | A person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully |
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| Spanish | calculista, computador, estimadora, estimador, figurer, tasadora |
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| Catalan | estimador estadístic, estimador |
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| Verbs | estimate | judge to be probable |
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