Lets look at the definition of the word estimate. estimate the cost: calculate roughly, approximate, guess; evaluate, judge, gauge, reckon, rate, determine; in

Lets look at the definition of the word estimate. estimate the cost: calculate roughly, approximate, guess; evaluate, judge, gauge, reckon, rate, determine; informal guesstimate, ballpark. Of cause the developer is estimating because there are requirements missing. Hanse the word "estimate". Its more so the client doesn't to understand the word estimate.