1
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
Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 May 2025
It’s estimated that about 80% of people will get an HPV infection in their lifetime.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
Katie Primm, NBC news, 9 May 2025
The Black population is projected to hold steady, according to US Census estimates.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 9 May 2025
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Verb
The World Health Organization estimates that about a quarter of the world's population has been infected with M. tuberculosis, which spreads through the air.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 May 2025
It’s estimated that about 80% of people will get an HPV infection in their lifetime.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
Noun
The times below are estimates based on Vatican guidance and the past two conclaves, and can vary throughout the day.
—Katie Primm, NBC news, 9 May 2025
The Black population is projected to hold steady, according to US Census estimates.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimate
Verb
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Part of? Or anchor of? Buying time with a possible Herro extension allows not only deeper consideration for the financials, but also to better assess what could augment Adebayo/Herro or, frankly, supplant Adebayo/Herro.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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So, while executives are scrambling to assess how much of their upcoming slates might be affected, many of the below-the-line unions were cautiously optimistic — or, like the Teamsters, outright enthusiastic.—
Peter Kiefer,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2025
Verb
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In that case, Freedom Debt Relief will calculate the overall amount of debt and develop an affordable plan to help pay off the loan and establish a healthy budget.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Starting with simple approximations and systematically layering complexity, the researchers calculated key outcomes of black hole flybys: how much they are deflected, how much energy is radiated as gravitational waves and how much the behemoths recoil after the interaction.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Big spender: Over $300 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth headphones, $379.99 In our estimation, Bose still sits atop the noise cancellation game.—
Ars Staff,
ArsTechnica,
7 May 2025
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The resultant animals are thus only the tiniest sliver, by our estimation about 0.0018%, dire wolf.—
Douglas McCauley,
Time,
27 Apr. 2025
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Arriving first responders conducted a primary assessment of the scene and learned that two people were trapped in a Toyota Corolla, officials said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
13 May 2025
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Despite another top-10 finish, McIlroy's assessment of his play ought to worry his competitors for the PGA Championship.—
Kendall Capps,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
Verb
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While valuing space and independence is healthy, disconnecting from your own emotional world can eventually keep you from experiencing genuine connection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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EToro had previously filed to go public in 2021 through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, that would have valued it at more than $10 billion.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
Verb
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Doing so would then free up Scott Harris and Co. to pursue another upgrade at the July 31 trade deadline, when the Tigers figure to be major buyers.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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The Mavericks figure to take Flagg and not look back.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Now, the Redditor is in contact with someone from the World of Coca-Cola awaiting a more official appraisal.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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Those with good memories may recall a more upbeat appraisal of Jackson from this writer back in November.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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This typically stems from a lack of comprehensive linguistic coverage, insufficient domain-specific examples or inadequate evaluation against human translations during development.—
Mohammad Adnan,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Officials emphasized that commanders could expedite evaluations if needed.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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“Estimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimate. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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