estimate / appraisal / assessment
die Schätzung, die Schätzungen
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estimate
An approximate calculation or statement of a quantity, number, duration, or value that is not known precisely.
Nach meiner Schätzung dauert die Reparatur etwa drei Tage.
According to my estimate, the repair will take about three days.
appraisal
A professional evaluation of the value of something, such as a house, a work of art, or a vehicle.
Die Schätzung des Gemäldes ergab einen Wert von 20 000 Euro.
The appraisal of the painting put its value at 20,000 euros.
assessment
An official determination of an amount or a basis for calculation when the exact details cannot be established, especially for tax purposes.
Wegen fehlender Unterlagen nahm das Finanzamt eine Schätzung der Einkünfte vor.
Due to missing documentation, the tax office carried out an assessment of the income.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Schätzungen |
| genitive | der Schätzung |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | die Schätzung | die Schätzungen |
| accusative | die Schätzung | die Schätzungen |
| dative | der Schätzung | den Schätzungen |
| genitive | der Schätzung | der Schätzungen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Schätzung' (estimate / appraisal / assessment) is particularly often used with the verbs 'abgeben' (to give), 'vornehmen' (to carry out), and 'erstellen' (to prepare). An estimate can also serve as a basis for planning or making a decision.
Das Unternehmen hat eine Schätzung der Reparaturkosten erstellt.
The company prepared an estimate of the repair costs.
Approximate figures are often expressed using phrases such as 'nach meiner Schätzung' (according to my estimate), 'eine grobe Schätzung' (a rough estimate), or 'eine vorsichtige Schätzung' (a conservative estimate). These are also frequently followed by 'etwa' or 'ungefähr' (about / approximately) with a number or an indication of time.
Nach einer vorsichtigen Schätzung werden etwa 500 Gäste erwartet.
According to a conservative estimate, about 500 guests are expected.
In this sense, 'Schätzung' (appraisal) often refers to the value of a specific item. Typical phrases include 'die Schätzung eines Hauses' (the appraisal of a house), 'die Schätzung eines Kunstwerks' (the appraisal of a work of art), and 'eine Schätzung durch einen Sachverständigen' (an appraisal by an expert).
Für den Verkauf des Oldtimers ließ die Besitzerin eine Schätzung durch einen Sachverständigen erstellen.
The owner had an expert prepare an appraisal of her classic car before selling it.
This meaning occurs particularly in tax and administrative documents. It often involves an 'amtliche Schätzung' (official assessment) or the assessment of income, turnover, or a tax base.
Gegen die amtliche Schätzung seiner Umsätze legte der Unternehmer Einspruch ein.
The business owner lodged an objection to the official assessment of his turnover.
