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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
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Charles estimates that losses for airlines affected by the airport shutdown could run up to $25 to 35 million.
—Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
The United Nations estimates that some 90% of Syria's population lives in poverty.
—arkansasonline.com, 10 Mar. 2025
The study estimates that whales transport around 4,000 tons of nitrogen and over 45,000 tons of biomass annually, which is staggering.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 10 Mar. 2025
Compass estimates that the city will gain more than 2,400 additional people by 2050.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 26 Feb. 2025
The current National Postsecondary Student Aid Study data estimates that nearly one in five undergraduate students are parenting while pursuing higher education.
—Lauren Smith, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025
Meat and dairy currently account for around one-seventh of global greenhouse gas output, the United Nations estimates.
—Liang Lei, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2025
The Treasury Office of Tax Analysis estimates that extending these tax cuts could add up to $5 trillion.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Verb
However, other sectors have prioritized these departments, and Accenture estimates that generative AI could increase call centers' capacity by up to 30 percent.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Charles estimates that losses for airlines affected by the airport shutdown could run up to $25 to 35 million.
—Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
The United Nations estimates that some 90% of Syria's population lives in poverty.
—arkansasonline.com, 10 Mar. 2025
The study estimates that whales transport around 4,000 tons of nitrogen and over 45,000 tons of biomass annually, which is staggering.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 10 Mar. 2025
Compass estimates that the city will gain more than 2,400 additional people by 2050.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 26 Feb. 2025
The current National Postsecondary Student Aid Study data estimates that nearly one in five undergraduate students are parenting while pursuing higher education.
—Lauren Smith, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025
Meat and dairy currently account for around one-seventh of global greenhouse gas output, the United Nations estimates.
—Liang Lei, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2025
The Treasury Office of Tax Analysis estimates that extending these tax cuts could add up to $5 trillion.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimates
Noun
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The estimations are based on population growth trends that the bureau reported for the period between July 1, 2022, and July 1, 2024.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
12 Jan. 2025
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Most estimations have Isak between the €60 million ($62 million) and €90 million ($93 million) bracket, while Newcastle—likely as a deterrent to buyers—sees the Swede’s price converting to approximately €170 million ($185 million), The Telegraph understands.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Increase in assessments for services From 2017 to 2023, the county saw a 49% increase in the number of reassessments and a 29% increase in initial assessments needed by residents for such services, with the department completing more than 17,300 initial assessments and reassessments in 2023.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
22 Mar. 2025
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In such cases providers may decide to continue services while assessments and waivers are set up or the county may be asked to cover the cost during a gap in service.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Athletic assesses a mixed bag from the summer trading for a club renowned for cute recruitment.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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In fact, Britain’s Ministry of Defence, in common with other analysts, assesses Russia’s rate of advance to have been in steady decline for six months, from about 730 square kilometers captured in November last year to just 143 last month.—
Andrew Carey and Kosta Gak,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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One is a longstanding dispute over how the Office of Personnel Management calculates the Postal Service's liabilities for pre-1970 pension benefits.—
Hansi Lo Wang,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025
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With this demographic information, the pension planner calculates how much can go into the plan for executives and owners and how much will have to go in for the employees each year to pass IRS testing.—
David Rae,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Pre-draft evaluations of Forsythe were all over the place.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Cowden will arrive in New England with preliminary intel on the Giants’ draft evaluations.—
Dan Duggan,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Gartner’s studies reveal that negative employee perceptions of pay equity, often stemming from authoritative leadership, can result in a 15% decrease in intent to stay, a 13% increase in job searching activity, and a 13% decrease in employee engagement.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Approval ratings can correlate with people's perceptions of the economy so poor economic news can cause Presidents to become unpopular quickly.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Many of the T-shirts Padres players wear before games with funny illustrations and/or phrases are sent to them by a company that makes them after something a player or manager says catches on among fans.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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Elmo usually makes his appearance near the end of a TV timeout in the third period, just as play is about to resume.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Significantly, though, the league agreed to hold a vote to decide whether to remove clubs’ ability to include asset sales — stadiums, training grounds, hotels, office buildings etc — in future PSR calculations.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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His calculations conclude players’ salaries have increased 3% per year over the past ten years.—
Alex Sherman,Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Estimates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimates. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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