1
as in assessed
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 calculated
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 estimated
Dulgeroff estimated that closing the La Jolla Rec Center would result in a budget reduction of $231,975.
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Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Sources claim the vessel is simply too large for the billionaire to manage, with operating costs estimated at around $30 million per year.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 13 May 2026
In a year, it's estimated the tax will generate $41 billion for the fund.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 13 May 2026
It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
That surplus provided a big buffer to the over 1 billion barrels estimated to have been ‘lost’ since the Iran war began.
—Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Together, the two Brazilian groups are estimated to have roughly 130,000 members nationwide.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
On its earnings call month, American Airlines estimated its 2026 fuel expenses at $4 billion higher than last year.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Each Delta vehicle is estimated to be capable of flying up to eight space missions per month, according to Virgin Galactic.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Sources claim the vessel is simply too large for the billionaire to manage, with operating costs estimated at around $30 million per year.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 13 May 2026
In a year, it's estimated the tax will generate $41 billion for the fund.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 13 May 2026
It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
That surplus provided a big buffer to the over 1 billion barrels estimated to have been ‘lost’ since the Iran war began.
—Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Together, the two Brazilian groups are estimated to have roughly 130,000 members nationwide.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
On its earnings call month, American Airlines estimated its 2026 fuel expenses at $4 billion higher than last year.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Each Delta vehicle is estimated to be capable of flying up to eight space missions per month, according to Virgin Galactic.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimated
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That money will come from impact fees assessed in the Southeast Boise-Barber Valley park planning area, according to city budget documents.—
Mark Dee
May 15,
Idaho Statesman,
15 May 2026
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In a separate study, a different group of researchers assessed the quality of full articles written by AI about investing.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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West Monroe calculated that AI added the equivalent of 320 full-time employees’ worth of output in six months without adding headcount, according to Greenstein.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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California-wise, grades were based on statewide job creation, total income – a measure of overall wealth growth – and an affordability yardstick – how incomes compared with home price changes, as calculated by a federal index.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
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Many factors go into how a player is valued.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The company is valued at $852 billion.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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This didn’t become common practice until a few hundred years ago, but at least one Neanderthal apparently figured it out and convinced someone to go along with it.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2026
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Distraught by life in the South, Reed figured that the only way to escape his parochial childhood was to write his way out.—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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And one of the true accomplishments of the Disney+ series’ creators Destin Daniel Cretton and Andrew Guest is that the answer was something no one would have ever guessed.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
11 May 2026
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Avoid PINs that can be easily guessed, such as a string of the same consecutive numbers.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Modern presidents from Ronald Reagan to Barack Obama to Joe Biden spoke to the Jewish community in the language of protection, inclusion, and appreciation for the contributions Jews have made to American life.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Longoria took a more casual approach with her look, but the crisp shade made the outfit appear put-together.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Rafa starts to fidget around noon before mama is supposed to meet us for her lunch break.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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For the Steelers, who were underwhelmed by the 2025 quarterback draft class, Rodgers provided a potential bridge to what was supposed to be a much stronger 2026 crop of QBs.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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“Estimated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimated. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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