1
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
Here are some general rules for estimating the elasticities of both supply and demand.
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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
More recently, in 2000, when estimating an industrializing China’s electricity demand for 2005, the Energy Information Administration’s projections were off by 25 percent.
—Noah Gordon, Vox, 1 Dec. 2024
Per Deadline, Disney is estimating Moana 2 is projected to earn $215 million to $220 million over the long Thanksgiving weekend.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Then in 2018, Carbon Engineering published a paper estimating that its technology could eventually capture CO₂ for $94–$232 per ton.
—Phil De Luna, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Vynleads is seeking additional capital to fund its operations and growth plans, estimating a need for approximately $5,500,000 in additional working capital over the next 12 months.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The ruse has proven to be a lucrative cyber threat, with researchers from the University of Texas at Austin estimating that pig butchering scammers have stolen more than $75 billion from victims in the last four years.
—Morning Brew, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2024
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
More recently, in 2000, when estimating an industrializing China’s electricity demand for 2005, the Energy Information Administration’s projections were off by 25 percent.
—Noah Gordon, Vox, 1 Dec. 2024
Per Deadline, Disney is estimating Moana 2 is projected to earn $215 million to $220 million over the long Thanksgiving weekend.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Then in 2018, Carbon Engineering published a paper estimating that its technology could eventually capture CO₂ for $94–$232 per ton.
—Phil De Luna, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Vynleads is seeking additional capital to fund its operations and growth plans, estimating a need for approximately $5,500,000 in additional working capital over the next 12 months.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The ruse has proven to be a lucrative cyber threat, with researchers from the University of Texas at Austin estimating that pig butchering scammers have stolen more than $75 billion from victims in the last four years.
—Morning Brew, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimating
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The university is open to assessing ideas for alternative uses for the space if an opportunity arose and the county supported it.Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
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Plant seeds, for example, don’t only need soil, sun and water, but also have cells that are assessing the outside world and decide when the time is right for the new plant to begin emerging.Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
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As noted in past blogs, BLS uses lagged rent data in calculating the CPI.Robert Barone, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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That figure also represented the total number of employees that could be hired, without calculating the impact of the number of IRS workers who are expected to retire or leave the department over the next several years.Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 6 Dec. 2024
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Future Proof Your Tech Stack Scalability and performance are critical when evaluating a custody solution.Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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For now, the Beam Private Barrel Club will be limited to Knob Creek bourbon and rye, but the distillery is evaluating other brands for the future.Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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Players are tasked with guessing a mystery five-letter word—and must do so in six attempts or fewer.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Stop guessing and start growing.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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What was the inspiration behind making the short film?Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Forbes convenes and curates the most influential leaders and entrepreneurs who are driving change, transforming business and making a significant impact on the world.Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In relation to her recent appointment to the five-person judging panel of the Booker Prize, Parker explained how her love of books started with her mother, who made sure that her eight children always left home with a book.Martin Dale, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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The team whittled the entries down to a selection of 45, which were then put to a judging panel that selected the overall winner as well as nine category winners.Jack Guy, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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