추정하다
To estimate or assume something based on certain facts or evidence, especially regarding numbers or dates.
Examples
3 of 5이 유물은 10세기경의 것으로 추정된다.
This artifact is estimated to be from around the 10th century.
피해액은 약 1억 원으로 추정하고 있습니다.
The damage amount is estimated to be about 100 million won.
범인은 30대 남성으로 추정됩니다.
The suspect is presumed to be a man in his 30s.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Chu-jeong (추정) - 'Chu' like 'choose' a likely 'jeong' (fact).
Quick Quiz
고고학자들은 이 건물이 왕궁이었다고 ______.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 추정한다
Examples
이 유물은 10세기경의 것으로 추정된다.
academicThis artifact is estimated to be from around the 10th century.
피해액은 약 1억 원으로 추정하고 있습니다.
formalThe damage amount is estimated to be about 100 million won.
범인은 30대 남성으로 추정됩니다.
formalThe suspect is presumed to be a man in his 30s.
그녀의 나이를 추정하기 어렵다.
everydayIt is difficult to estimate her age.
대충 추정해 보면 얼마나 걸릴까?
informalRoughly estimating, how long will it take?
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
추정치
estimated value
추정되는 바에 따르면
according to what is estimated
합리적인 추정
reasonable estimation
Often Confused With
예상하다 is for future events, while 추정하다 is for estimating existing (but unknown) facts or data.
Usage Notes
Essential for discussing data in IELTS Academic Reading and Writing.
Common Mistakes
Don't use it for pure guesses without any basis; use '짐작하다' for that.
Memory Tip
Chu-jeong (추정) - 'Chu' like 'choose' a likely 'jeong' (fact).
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 推定 (chu-jeong).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
고고학자들은 이 건물이 왕궁이었다고 ______.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 추정한다
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