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estimable

1 of 1adjective
/ˈɛs.tə.mə.bəl/
Forms:more estimable,most estimable
1

deserving of admiration or approval

  • The charity does estimable work in the community and is rightfully praised for their efforts helping those in need.
  • She set an estimable example for others to follow and is rightfully lauded for her leadership.
  • His estimable record of community service has won him much admiration over the years.
  • Her work with the charity was truly estimable and inspired many.
  • Their dedication to community service made them highly estimable in the town.
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2

capable of being calculated, measured, or reasonably approximated

  • The project's total cost is estimable with current data.
  • The damage from the storm was estimable within a few hours.
  • The model predicts estimable outcomes for various scenarios.
  • The time needed to finish the task is easily estimable.
  • The population growth rate is estimable from census records.
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3

worthy of respect due to ethics or other merits

  • The politician has an estimable reputation for honesty and public service.
  • His estimable reputation was built on decades of reliable and conscientious work, gaining the trust of clients and colleagues.
  • Holding oneself to high ethical standards, he maintained an estimable character that people looked up to.