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as in assessing
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 calculating
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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Recent Examples of estimating
You’d be forgiven for estimating that about half of those have come in games against Philadelphia.
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Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
So if, as articles like this one suggest, Nvidia wants to start selling web services and software subscriptions to businesses,leaders are estimating that the company can make $150 billion a year!
—John Werner, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Predicting future inventory levels depends on estimating the rate at which supply will be consumed, which is complex.
—Devadas Pattathil, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
However, according to reports from borrowers on Reddit, loan servicers are estimating the backlog of repayment plan applications could take upwards of 8 weeks or more to process.
—Robert Farrington, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
The team further suggests that doming smaller-scale tracks, like the half-mile Bristol Motor Speedway, could serve as a manageable prototype, estimating costs at $80 million.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Here are some general rules for estimating the elasticities of both supply and demand.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Specifically, the Biden administration directed federal agencies to prioritize the restoration of these species and other native fish populations, estimating that these efforts would bring more than $1 billion in new federal investments to the region.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
These systems use cameras to track stars, with algorithms estimating position based on star elevation and attitude data.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2024
Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
So if, as articles like this one suggest, Nvidia wants to start selling web services and software subscriptions to businesses,leaders are estimating that the company can make $150 billion a year!
—John Werner, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Predicting future inventory levels depends on estimating the rate at which supply will be consumed, which is complex.
—Devadas Pattathil, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
However, according to reports from borrowers on Reddit, loan servicers are estimating the backlog of repayment plan applications could take upwards of 8 weeks or more to process.
—Robert Farrington, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
The team further suggests that doming smaller-scale tracks, like the half-mile Bristol Motor Speedway, could serve as a manageable prototype, estimating costs at $80 million.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Here are some general rules for estimating the elasticities of both supply and demand.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Specifically, the Biden administration directed federal agencies to prioritize the restoration of these species and other native fish populations, estimating that these efforts would bring more than $1 billion in new federal investments to the region.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
These systems use cameras to track stars, with algorithms estimating position based on star elevation and attitude data.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimating
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The real challenge lies in critically assessing available solutions, especially those leveraging GenAI, to identify tools that deliver genuine value.—
Bankim Chandra,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Sources familiar with the five people on the team, who have spent the last six weeks assessing the space agency and its exploration plans, were careful to note that such teams are advisory in nature.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
23 Dec. 2024
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When calculating on-time performance, Cirium tracks more than 35 million flights globally per year and uses a complex methodology that factors in delays and cancellations as well as passenger volume.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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Still, calculating what beneficiaries are owned may not be simple or quick.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
3 Jan. 2025
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Start by evaluating your overall business goals and what type of technology will help push those goals forward.—
Kerrie Jordan,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Another section mandated a new procedure for libraries, city councils and county quorum courts to follow when evaluating a citizen's request to move or remove a book from a public library's permanent collection.—
Ron Wood,
arkansasonline.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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Without being curious, you can be left guessing or making wrong assumptions.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Global conflicts, extreme weather events, changes in governments and more keep business leaders guessing what the knock-on impact on key supply chains, markets and the bottom line will be.—
Jonathan Gill,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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When students saw their peers striving to better themselves through education and making better choices, Saffold said the kids’ attitudes changed.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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The initials were redacted from the filing, making the identity of the witness unclear.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
24 Dec. 2024
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In judging Anarumo’s performance, there was enhanced frustration from the standard falling short in those games in which the Bengals were supposed to be built for success.—
Paul Dehner Jr.,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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The judging panel, which included Iker Casillas, Francesco Totti and, erm, Ian Rush, dished out awards to Vinicius Jr (men’s player of the year), Aitana Bonmati (women’s player of the year) and, of course, Cristiano Ronaldo (best Middle East player).—
Tim Spiers,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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