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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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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
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
The same report projects a churning labor market, with the WEF estimating a net 78 million new jobs by 2030 once creation and displacement are netted out, with enough roles based on human taste and judgment to more than replace those lost to AI.
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Elton Chan,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
1 July 2026
Revenue also came in above expectations, while its full-year earnings guidance was about in-line with estimates.
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Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
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Verb
The Financial Times estimates the cost of the ballroom itself to be about $400 million, which is double the original estimate.
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Adam England,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
The same report projects a churning labor market, with the WEF estimating a net 78 million new jobs by 2030 once creation and displacement are netted out, with enough roles based on human taste and judgment to more than replace those lost to AI.
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Elton Chan,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Noun
The tabulation is already higher than Moody’s last estimate of the war’s cost to households.
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Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
1 July 2026
Revenue also came in above expectations, while its full-year earnings guidance was about in-line with estimates.
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Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimate
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As agencies continue to assess the damage, the immediate needs include search and rescue, emergency shelter for families whose homes have been damaged or destroyed, and emergency healthcare, including trauma care and psychosocial support, the Red Cross said.
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Emergency crews continue to assess the situation in different parts of the country, while authorities are expected to provide a clearer picture in the coming hours regarding material damage, injuries and possible fatalities.
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The constellation would also brighten the night sky by up to 300 percent, Hanuit calculated.
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The parents allege that UC Davis included what was meant only to be an expense offset for the in-kind donations of horses in calculating the total cost of the equestrian program.
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According to an estimation from the governor’s office, about 40,000 low- to moderate-income Californians will receive down payment assistance through the measure, which was pulled from the ballot last minute in 2024.
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Newsom and the analysts sometimes differ in their estimations.
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An initial no-obligation consultation to discuss your debt, explain your options, and get an assessment of how Larson Tax Relief can help.
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This starts with 300 life cycle assessment (LCA) datasets, all of which are fully disaggregated.
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All of the profits will be donated to strengthen Redress’ work in advancing emerging creatives through its network of alumni, who value sustainability and circularity.
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Even if Wells doesn’t turn things around offensively, the Yankees highly value his defense.
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There was success, attention, expectation - and underneath it, a girl still figuring herself out.
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Going back to the books, the cocoon periods after each tragedy were periods of vulnerability, figuring things out and trying to survive, and that’s incredibly satisfying to play.
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The appraisal caught up with conditions that had been building for years.
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Waubonsee Community College sophomore Benjamin Swanson of Aurora has been named the nation’s top collision damage appraisal student after winning the gold medal at the recent 2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Competition in Atlanta, Georgia, Waubonsee officials said.
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The report's authors said the case highlights the importance of seeking immediate medical evaluation after any direct contact with a bat, even if there is no visible bite or scratch.
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The 10-year-old is in the custody of the Missouri Children’s Division and was taken in for psychiatric evaluation, according to Missouri’s 22nd Circuit Court.
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“Estimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimate. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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