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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
Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2025
Advocacy groups for the migrants estimate 600,000 Venezuelans and 500,000 Haitians now participate in the program.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Judy Lagrou, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
But even as Texas has built more homes than nearly any other state since the pandemic, the state still needs about 320,000 more properties to fill the gap between supply and demand, according to an estimate by housing policy organization Up For Growth.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Con Edison estimated an after-tax loss of $170 million from the Indian Point sale, according to filings from the time.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2025
Advocacy groups for the migrants estimate 600,000 Venezuelans and 500,000 Haitians now participate in the program.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Noun
Sports fans will bet a total of $3.1 billion through legal means on this year’s NCAA men’s basketball tournament, according to an estimate from the American Gaming Association.
—Judy Lagrou, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
But even as Texas has built more homes than nearly any other state since the pandemic, the state still needs about 320,000 more properties to fill the gap between supply and demand, according to an estimate by housing policy organization Up For Growth.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimate
Verb
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And on the Wisconsin side, an assistant coach was assessed a technical foul on the sideline.—
Sam Blum,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Legislation made up of three separate bills would create a New Salem Preservation Commission under IDNR to assess the site and provide a budget to fix the structures.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Just imagine: estate planners breathing easy, CPAs not chained to their desks for 80 hours a week, and appraisers not calculating business valuations in their sleep.—
Darren T. Case,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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As of Friday, the Lamont administration had not begun the painful process of calculating what Trump’s assault on economic sense would likely cost.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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If the maximum estimation is true, that would mean an additional 4,420,000 visits to fewer SSA offices every year.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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All rewards total estimations are net the annual fee.—
Brett Holzhauer,
CNBC,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This assessment argues that the impact of tariff levels perhaps rising to a level not seen in a century could lead to supply chain dislocation.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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The ongoing investigation will include a metallurgical analysis of the wing, assessment of pilot procedures, and evaluation of the passenger evacuation process.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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While the exact ownership structure isn’t public knowledge, industry experts believe Logan may own as much as 20% of the company, potentially adding hundreds of millions to his net worth if the company is valued around $3 billion.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
27 Mar. 2025
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The instruments dated all the way back to the early 19th century and were valued at as much as $175,000, according to court filings.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Here, the East Side, more humble though also more self-consciously hip, figures prominently.—
Porochista Khakpour,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2025
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Beers began her college career at Oregon State, which was once a Pac-12 power and national contender, and figured to be in the Final Four conversation as long as Beers stuck around Corvallis.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Secured loans may require additional verification steps, such as collateral appraisal or legal documentation, which can delay approval.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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According to the CarMax spokesperson, Arroyo did not allegedly back in the business in reaction to an appraisal offer.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For years, James Cook tinkered with a catalytic approach to the tree evaluation problem in his spare time.—
Ben Brubaker,
Wired News,
30 Mar. 2025
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This underscores the conflicting considerations to be included in evaluation of the appropriate roles related to our United States military in outer space.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Estimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimate. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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