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as in values
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 figures
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 estimations
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 assessments
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 estimates
Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2025
The organization estimates that approximately 190 million women have the disease worldwide.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Leerink Partners estimates revenue growth next year will be 11% to 13%, below the Street’s forecast of 15% growth.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
And Amazon estimates the 2025 bill will hit $125 billion – and expects to increase that in 2026.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
United Way estimates $1 million can feed 67,000 people for a month, a United Way of Central Indiana spokesperson said.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 31 Oct. 2025
Rivian estimates that the R2 will cost $45,000, while the price of the smaller, rally-esque R3 has not yet been announced.
—Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
For perspective, Forbes estimates Zuckerberg’s net worth to be about $250 billion.
—Kate Wolffe
october 24, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Advertisement Federico Varese, a professor of sociology at Sciences Po who has written extensively on mafias, estimates that the network of mafia members across the five families in New York City is now only made up of a few hundred individuals.
—Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Magnificent Seven members Alphabet, Microsoft and Meta Platforms all beat Wall Street's expectations yesterday, exceeding estimates for earnings per share and revenue while talking up expansion plans.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
The Lakers long have been among the most valuable franchises in American sports, second only to the Dallas Cowboys in many estimates.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Most of the costs came from healthcare, and costs vastly exceeded initial estimates, the institute claimed.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Overall, the company has 595 package delivery stations already active as of the first quarter, alongside 65 sub-same-day fulfillment centers, according to estimates from supply chain consulting firm MWPVL International.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
The Attorney General’s office would now have to make the move to regulate card rooms, which an impact assessment commissioned by the office estimates would reduce patronage by about 50 percent, and have ripple effects on jobs and city tax revenue.
—Kate Wolffe
october 23, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025
According to estimates by the presidency, the new law would allow the average family to save about 1,000 zloty ($274) every month.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Its first-quarter results were better than Wall Street’s estimates, reflecting progress in its turnaround.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
From industry sources, Fortune estimates that at an annual run rate, the three directs areas combined—the traditional variety, CVs, and co-invests—are raising well over $5 billion a year.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2025
The organization estimates that approximately 190 million women have the disease worldwide.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Leerink Partners estimates revenue growth next year will be 11% to 13%, below the Street’s forecast of 15% growth.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
And Amazon estimates the 2025 bill will hit $125 billion – and expects to increase that in 2026.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
United Way estimates $1 million can feed 67,000 people for a month, a United Way of Central Indiana spokesperson said.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 31 Oct. 2025
Rivian estimates that the R2 will cost $45,000, while the price of the smaller, rally-esque R3 has not yet been announced.
—Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
For perspective, Forbes estimates Zuckerberg’s net worth to be about $250 billion.
—Kate Wolffe
october 24, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Advertisement Federico Varese, a professor of sociology at Sciences Po who has written extensively on mafias, estimates that the network of mafia members across the five families in New York City is now only made up of a few hundred individuals.
—Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
Preliminary estimates indicate that the interstellar comet is 3 billion to 11 billion years old, according to a study coauthored by Seligman and Aster Taylor, a doctoral student and Fannie and John Hertz Foundation Fellow at the University of Michigan, in August.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Magnificent Seven members Alphabet, Microsoft and Meta Platforms all beat Wall Street's expectations yesterday, exceeding estimates for earnings per share and revenue while talking up expansion plans.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
The Lakers long have been among the most valuable franchises in American sports, second only to the Dallas Cowboys in many estimates.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Most of the costs came from healthcare, and costs vastly exceeded initial estimates, the institute claimed.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Overall, the company has 595 package delivery stations already active as of the first quarter, alongside 65 sub-same-day fulfillment centers, according to estimates from supply chain consulting firm MWPVL International.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
The Attorney General’s office would now have to make the move to regulate card rooms, which an impact assessment commissioned by the office estimates would reduce patronage by about 50 percent, and have ripple effects on jobs and city tax revenue.
—Kate Wolffe
october 23, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025
According to estimates by the presidency, the new law would allow the average family to save about 1,000 zloty ($274) every month.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Its first-quarter results were better than Wall Street’s estimates, reflecting progress in its turnaround.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimates
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Charania reports the deal values the franchise at $10 billion.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
30 Oct. 2025
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But Cyrus, unlike Lee, values self-preservation above the truth.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Gipson figures to take Basham’s spot in the rotation.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Oct. 2025
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And this game figures to have implications on the Atlantic Coast Conference championship race.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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The potential range of spread projected by the CDC covers more of the United States; however, some of the states in its most recent estimations have not confirmed the presence of Aedes aegypti.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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Wall Street is coming up with its own estimations for what’s going on in the economy.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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The board uses statewide assessments, English proficiency, attendance, special education metrics, and graduation rates and progress to determine a school's performance.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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General Motors and Ford, which had forecast billions in annual costs, have each reduced those assessments.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Cunning and a team of 46 other researchers published a grim study in the journal Science on Thursday that assesses the damage caused by a historic 2023 marine heat wave in Florida.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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Morton assesses this political and royal insider’s tactics and actions through often turbulent times in the book — and believes his bond with the Windsors was closer than anyone's.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Dahl, meanwhile, recommends brands undertake the Chemical Footprint Project, which calculates the total mass of chemicals of high concern used by an organization and evaluates chemical management systems against industry best practice to measure and reduce overall footprints.—
Sophie Benson,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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The office runs local elections and calculates election results in the city, including for presidential races.—
Lily Altavena,
Freep.com,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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During the shah’s reign, filmmakers wrapped their civic appraisals in allegory, like Dariush Mehrjui’s 1969 Iranian New Wave classic, The Cow, about how a cow’s death spins its owner into unhinged chaos.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
14 Oct. 2025
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Yes, that’s too low, as appraisals often are, especially for people hoping to keep taxes low.—
Asia Alexander,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Poor evaluations can jeopardize promotions and hiring prospects.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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In the context of the shocking cutbacks in EPA staff, especially scientists able to conduct independent evaluations of toxic chemicals, the public can no longer be confident that chemical safety is supervised effectively by government.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Estimates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimates. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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