1.
presumption, assumption
To assume or suppose something to be true based on available evidence or reasoning.
犯人は男性と推定されている。
The culprit is presumed to be male.
推定無罪の原則はどの国でも大切にされている。
The principle of presumption of innocence is valued in every country.
推定無罪 = presumption of innocence
状況から推定すると、事故の原因はスピードの出し過ぎだろう。
Judging from the circumstances, the cause of the accident was presumably excessive speed.
2.
estimation, estimate
To calculate or judge an approximate value or amount.
被害額は約1億円と推定されている。
The damage is estimated at approximately 100 million yen.
推定年齢は30歳前後だ。
The estimated age is around 30 years old.
推定年齢 = estimated age
この遺跡は推定で約2000年前のものだ。
This ruin is estimated to be from about 2000 years ago.
推定 means to infer or estimate based on available information. It is commonly used in news reports, scientific contexts, and legal terminology.
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 推定される: to be presumed/estimated
- 推定値: estimated value
- 推定年齢: estimated age
- 推定無罪: presumption of innocence (legal)
RELATED WORDS:
- 予測: prediction, forecast
- 見積もり: estimate (especially for costs)
- 推測: conjecture, guess (less certain than 推定)