estimate implies a judgment, considered or casual, that precedes or takes the place of actual measuring or counting or testing out.
estimated the crowd at two hundred
appraise commonly implies the fixing by an expert of the monetary worth of a thing, but it may be used of any critical judgment.
having their house appraised
evaluate suggests an attempt to determine relative or intrinsic worth in terms other than monetary.
evaluate a student's work
value equals appraise but without implying expertness of judgment.
a watercolor valued by the donor at $500
rate adds to estimate the notion of placing a thing according to a scale of values.
a highly rated restaurant
assess implies a critical appraisal for the purpose of understanding or interpreting, or as a guide in taking action.
officials are trying to assess the damage
Example Sentences
Noun The cold weather meant a slower growing rate for many crops. At the rate we're moving, it will be morning before we arrive. People work at different rates. Gun violence is increasing at an alarming rate. Snow was falling at a rate of three inches per hour. There has been a fall in the rate of inflation. Crime rates have declined in recent years. What's the interest rate on the loan? Regular admission to the theater is $12, the student rate is $8, and the rate for senior citizens is $6. See More
Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin rata, from Latin (pro) rata (parte) according to a fixed proportion