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as in values
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
experts estimated the value of the painting at a million dollars
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as in figures
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 estimations
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 assessments
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 estimates
Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Restaurant staff estimates the damage to be around $9,000.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The American Immigration Council estimates that undocumented young people who get a college degree increase their earnings by 57% compared with peers who do not.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Donovan estimates that Buzelis added most of that weight — roughly 8 to 10 pounds — over the summer after his rookie season.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The budget estimates that process would come as a $52 million cut in spending.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 3 Apr. 2026
Bank of America estimates that in March alone, the world economy lost about 14 million to 15 million barrels per day of crude oil and energy products like diesel and jet fuel.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
As of February, the Tax Foundation estimates that the average tariff on imports is about 10%.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 2 Apr. 2026
One study estimates greenhouse gas emissions for rebuilding Gaza and Lebanon after the war to be at least 24 times more than those from the war itself.
—Brian Lee, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
But with the chances of a Fed rate cut later this year highly diminished now and, with the reality that a cut (if it is issued) is likely to be by just 25 basis points, these estimates are unlikely to change dramatically, either.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
According to Moffett Nathanson’s estimates, SpaceX would have to launch its Starship rocket 3,000 times per year, or eight times per day.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 2 Apr. 2026
Although Bundy confessed to killing 30 women, some estimates figure the total to be closer to 100.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
There are no reliable estimates for how many Americans routinely carry Glocks, but the weapons regularly surface in the news.
—Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
Before the outbreak of its latest war with Israel in 2023, estimates of Hezbollah's military strength ranged from 30,000 to more than 50,000 personnel.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
While there are now several versions of the game available online, one web version that lets students play on their browsers without having to install or download an app drew nearly 200,000 visits in February, according to estimates from digital market intelligence company Similarweb.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
The estimates released by the Census Bureau on Thursday represent the populations for American counties and metropolitan areas as of July 1, 2025.
—Sam González Kelly, Houston Chronicle, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
These pairs of tickets are typically worth between $3,000 and $6,000, the developer estimates.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Restaurant staff estimates the damage to be around $9,000.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The American Immigration Council estimates that undocumented young people who get a college degree increase their earnings by 57% compared with peers who do not.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Donovan estimates that Buzelis added most of that weight — roughly 8 to 10 pounds — over the summer after his rookie season.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The budget estimates that process would come as a $52 million cut in spending.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 3 Apr. 2026
Bank of America estimates that in March alone, the world economy lost about 14 million to 15 million barrels per day of crude oil and energy products like diesel and jet fuel.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
As of February, the Tax Foundation estimates that the average tariff on imports is about 10%.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 2 Apr. 2026
One study estimates greenhouse gas emissions for rebuilding Gaza and Lebanon after the war to be at least 24 times more than those from the war itself.
—Brian Lee, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
No one knows exactly how many protesters were killed, but estimates range from seven thousand to thirty thousand.
—Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
But with the chances of a Fed rate cut later this year highly diminished now and, with the reality that a cut (if it is issued) is likely to be by just 25 basis points, these estimates are unlikely to change dramatically, either.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
According to Moffett Nathanson’s estimates, SpaceX would have to launch its Starship rocket 3,000 times per year, or eight times per day.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 2 Apr. 2026
Although Bundy confessed to killing 30 women, some estimates figure the total to be closer to 100.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
There are no reliable estimates for how many Americans routinely carry Glocks, but the weapons regularly surface in the news.
—Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
Before the outbreak of its latest war with Israel in 2023, estimates of Hezbollah's military strength ranged from 30,000 to more than 50,000 personnel.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
While there are now several versions of the game available online, one web version that lets students play on their browsers without having to install or download an app drew nearly 200,000 visits in February, according to estimates from digital market intelligence company Similarweb.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
The estimates released by the Census Bureau on Thursday represent the populations for American counties and metropolitan areas as of July 1, 2025.
—Sam González Kelly, Houston Chronicle, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimates
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Maryland needs a regulatory system that aligns utility spending with the public interest — one that values transparency, consumer protection and meaningful accountability over corporate public relations.—
Michael Richard,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Apr. 2026
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Along with the obvious – good teammates, good workers – Underwood values trust.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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But that figures to change now that the Final Four field is in place and Michigan, Illinois, Arizona and UConn prepare for next weekend’s basketball smorgasbord in Indianapolis.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Tortorella figures to bring a different energy to the Golden Knights.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Given budget estimations don't include costly marketing and promotional expenses, the film still has a long way to go before passing into the black.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Mar. 2026
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The 15% conundrum However, the CBO said that these estimations sat outside of the announcement that the president subsequently made about global tariff levels.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Other assessments point to a milder rise in prices.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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Weirder still, these assessments are often correct.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Naturalists and marine biologists regularly survey the island’s flora and fauna, as well as coral health and water quality, while a sustainability manager assesses how to strengthen long-term environmental stewardship across the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Part of the suit test assesses the crew's ability to rapidly don and pressurize their suits, pressurize them and get strapped into their seats.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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The white paper calculates that a top-earning couple retiring at age 67 in 2026 would collect $101,000.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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About 1 million beneficiaries receive benefits of $50,000 or more annually, the CRFB calculates.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Save copies of receipts, appraisals, or purchase records.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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April 1 is the deadline for your local chief appraiser to send appraisals for single-family homes, and thus when the clock starts on examining whether your home was appraised fairly and planning for what the year’s tax bill will be.—
Sasha Richie,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Since August, the clinic has provided 2,200 health screenings, including 3D mammograms, blood pressure evaluations and diabetes and cardiovascular testing.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Still, the driver's age is raising broader policy questions, as some residents are calling for stricter testing requirements for older drivers, including more frequent vision and driving evaluations.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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