1
as in assessed
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
experts estimated the value of the painting at a million dollars
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in calculated
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
we estimated the snowfall to be about a foot
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of estimated
The agency also noted that more than 500,000 children were estimated to be living in neighborhoods under gang control in 2024.
—
Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
Over a billion dollars is estimated for security, but the feds will likely help out.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 20 May 2026
Padilla estimated that the tree was at least 100 feet tall and weighed more than 2,000 pounds.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
Massive Ward Parkway mansion A nearly 10,000-square-foot modern mansion estimated at more than $7 million is rising at 6315 Ward Parkway in Kansas City’s historic Meyer Circle neighborhood.
—Ian Cummings, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
Million-dollar earners stopped paying into Social Security for 2026 in early March, the Center for Economic and Policy Research estimated.
—Sarah Agostino,greg Iacurci,kelli Grant, Cfp®, CNBC, 20 May 2026
The report also estimated large increases in water use.
—James Broughel, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Held in the Adele and Enrico Donati collection for the last 70 years and estimated in excess of $40 million, the painting was positioned by Sotheby’s as the most important Cubist work to appear at auction in years.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 20 May 2026
Dulgeroff estimated that closing the La Jolla Rec Center would result in a budget reduction of $231,975.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
Over a billion dollars is estimated for security, but the feds will likely help out.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 20 May 2026
Padilla estimated that the tree was at least 100 feet tall and weighed more than 2,000 pounds.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
Massive Ward Parkway mansion A nearly 10,000-square-foot modern mansion estimated at more than $7 million is rising at 6315 Ward Parkway in Kansas City’s historic Meyer Circle neighborhood.
—Ian Cummings, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
Million-dollar earners stopped paying into Social Security for 2026 in early March, the Center for Economic and Policy Research estimated.
—Sarah Agostino,greg Iacurci,kelli Grant, Cfp®, CNBC, 20 May 2026
The report also estimated large increases in water use.
—James Broughel, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Held in the Adele and Enrico Donati collection for the last 70 years and estimated in excess of $40 million, the painting was positioned by Sotheby’s as the most important Cubist work to appear at auction in years.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 20 May 2026
Dulgeroff estimated that closing the La Jolla Rec Center would result in a budget reduction of $231,975.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimated
Verb
-
That money will come from impact fees assessed in the Southeast Boise-Barber Valley park planning area, according to city budget documents.—
Mark Dee
May 15,
Idaho Statesman,
15 May 2026
-
In a separate study, a different group of researchers assessed the quality of full articles written by AI about investing.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Verb
-
West Monroe calculated that AI added the equivalent of 320 full-time employees’ worth of output in six months without adding headcount, according to Greenstein.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
-
California-wise, grades were based on statewide job creation, total income – a measure of overall wealth growth – and an affordability yardstick – how incomes compared with home price changes, as calculated by a federal index.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
Verb
-
Many factors go into how a player is valued.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
-
The company is valued at $852 billion.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
-
This didn’t become common practice until a few hundred years ago, but at least one Neanderthal apparently figured it out and convinced someone to go along with it.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2026
-
Distraught by life in the South, Reed figured that the only way to escape his parochial childhood was to write his way out.—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
Verb
-
And one of the true accomplishments of the Disney+ series’ creators Destin Daniel Cretton and Andrew Guest is that the answer was something no one would have ever guessed.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
11 May 2026
-
Avoid PINs that can be easily guessed, such as a string of the same consecutive numbers.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
Verb
-
Modern presidents from Ronald Reagan to Barack Obama to Joe Biden spoke to the Jewish community in the language of protection, inclusion, and appreciation for the contributions Jews have made to American life.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
-
Longoria took a more casual approach with her look, but the crisp shade made the outfit appear put-together.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
Verb
-
Rafa starts to fidget around noon before mama is supposed to meet us for her lunch break.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
-
For the Steelers, who were underwhelmed by the 2025 quarterback draft class, Rodgers provided a potential bridge to what was supposed to be a much stronger 2026 crop of QBs.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Estimated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimated. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
