Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Estimate

The correct answer appears is "Assess”.

Key Points

• "Estimate" is a verb that means to roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of something. For instance, "The construction company estimated the cost of the new building project."
• "Assess", with similar denotation, means to evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of something. For instance, "He assessed the situation quickly and took action."
• While "Estimate" attempts to form a judgment based on available information without having the complete details, "Assess" equally involves a sense of forming a judgment or calculating something's value.
• The closeness in their meanings makes "Assess" the most appropriate synonym for "Estimate".

Therefore, the correct answer should be Option 1.

 Additional Information

• "Discover" means to find (something or someone) unexpectedly or in the course of a search. Example: "Scientists discover new species every year."
• "Solve" means to find an answer to, explanation for, or means of effectively dealing with (a problem or mystery). Example: "She solved the puzzle quickly."
• "Believe", on the other hand, means to accept that (something) is true, especially without proof. Example: "I believe in the power of positive thinking."