1
as in to assess
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
experts estimated the value of the painting at a million dollars
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2
as in to calculate
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
we estimated the snowfall to be about a foot
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as in estimation
the act of placing a value on the nature, character, or quality of something
what we owe our war veterans is beyond estimate
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as in assessment
an opinion on the nature, character, or quality of something
the estimate of many art specialists that the painting is a fake
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Recent Examples of estimate
Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 1 Aug. 2025
Chicago tourism officials have estimated past Lollapaloozas attracted roughly 100,000 people each day.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 19 July 2025
Some of the various estimates of the total damage worldwide have stretched well into the billions of dollars.
—Andy Greenberg, Wired News, 19 July 2025
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Verb
The Annapolis City Dock project, designed to mitigate flooding, is estimated to cost $87 million.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 1 Aug. 2025
Chicago tourism officials have estimated past Lollapaloozas attracted roughly 100,000 people each day.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
Noun
While several months of inflation data are still pending, current estimates suggest a 2.57% COLA increase for 2025 — adding roughly $50 per month to the average Social Security benefit, according to USA TODAY.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 19 July 2025
Some of the various estimates of the total damage worldwide have stretched well into the billions of dollars.
—Andy Greenberg, Wired News, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimate
Verb
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If not, assess where your points and miles will be the most valuable to you.—
Ana Teresa Solá,
CNBC,
2 Aug. 2025
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Accordingly, companies should consider working closely with legal counsel now to evaluate supply chains for PIP (3:1) presence, assess applicability of exemptions, and develop messaging frameworks aligned with early compliance and innovation.—
Meaghan Colligan Hembree,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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These have included, in recent years, NASA, whose OSIRIS-REx mission (2016-23) collected samples from the Bennu asteroid, which measures a third of a mile across and has been calculated to have a not infinitesimal chance of colliding with Earth in the twenty-second century.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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The track’s owners and construction executives calculated what could be built in time for the Aug. 25 race: Temporary bleachers and red and white tents would replace the Post and Paddock Club.—
Ron Grossman,
Chicago Tribune,
27 July 2025
Noun
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Finally, level 3 asset fair values must be calculated based on estimations and assumptions based on the latest available data on the measurement date.—
Tomas Milar,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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It should be noted that the age estimation tool remains completely optional, and users over 13 can still verify their age with an ID.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
17 July 2025
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Furthermore, diagnoses were based on self-report rather than formal clinical assessment, and comorbid conditions were not evaluated.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Newsom previously requested the parole board conduct a comprehensive risk assessment investigation into whether the brothers could pose a risk to public safety should they be released.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
22 July 2025
Verb
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And the traits females valued in men differed dramatically from what males valued in themselves, GWI found.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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At $30,000 an acre, the land was valued at just shy of $2 million.—
Rick Barrett,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Jordan Roa and Terrell Baptiste, a transfer from Massachusetts, figure to get most snaps at quarterback.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
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It wasn’t written into law, but the markets figured Uncle Sam would come to the rescue if there were trouble.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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The barriers to economic progress in Black communities are deeply rooted in historic practices like contract buying, redlining, appraisal bias and undervaluation, and predatory lending.—
Lenwood V. Long,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Make sure to document the value of your jewelry, art, and antiques with appraisals, receipts, and lots of pictures.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 July 2025
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The suspect was transported to a local hospital for a medical evaluation, and will face charges for unlawful entry, as well as fugitive from justice stemming from a warrant in a different jurisdiction.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
28 July 2025
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The suspect was charged with unlawful entry and in connection with an outstanding warrant and was taken to a local hospital for a medical evaluation, according to the statement.—
Joseph Tanfani,
USA Today,
28 July 2025
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“Estimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimate. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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