noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
rough estimate; rough calculation
A quick, approximate calculation or estimate, often done mentally or by eye. Can be used as a noun or with する.
工事の費用を目算で見積もった。
I roughly estimated the construction cost.
彼は会場の人数
He made a rough estimate of the number of people at the venue.
noun
expectation; anticipation; plan
Refers to a personal expectation or plan, often with a nuance of counting on something. Less common than sense 1.
彼の協力を目算に入れて計画を立てた。
We made the plan counting on his cooperation.
成功を目算していたが、うまくいかなかった。
I had anticipated success, but it didn't go well.