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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
Sophie Austin, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
McDermott estimates the cost to the Union over that period to be about $2 million, possibly more if participating schools form after-school programs related to soccer.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 19 June 2026
Rystad Energy estimates 90 terawatt-hours have shifted to coal, projecting an incremental 70 million tons of coal consumption in 2026.
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
The portal estimates more than 116,000 undocumented residents live in Connecticut, including thousands enrolled in colleges and universities.
—Valentina Toro, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2026
The Justice Department estimates roughly 300 people are charged with the offense each year.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Gaudel-Eisel estimates 65 percent of the folks crossing the threshold live in Hollywood.
—Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
The outlet estimates that the starting price of Apple’s flagship smartphone could increase by $200.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 18 June 2026
Citi estimates each gigawatt is equivalent to $15 billion for AMD.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 12 June 2026
Amina Kilpatrick, NBC news, 19 June 2026
While one in three students nationwide experienced chronic absenteeism during the 2021-2022 academic year, the rate is declining, from up to 30% to roughly 24% by the start of the past school year, according to estimates from the Return 2 Learn tracker reviewed by ABC News.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 18 June 2026
The service quotes, handles objections, books the visit, and chases the estimates that never closed.
—Joe Toscano, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
It was approved last year, but cost estimates came back too high, delaying the project.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 18 June 2026
Our estimates show that migration management aid amounted to $73 billion from 2002-22 and was often used to keep refugees and migrants in poorer countries at the periphery of the international system.
—Kelsey Norman, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
Treatment plans can be displayed on screens instead of explained through diagrams and estimates.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Meanwhile, in the Department of Justice, the Education Opportunities Section has shrunk by half, according to estimates provided by Justice Connection, a network of department alumni.
—CNN Money, 18 June 2026
With an average unit cost hovering around $800,000 for the first three broadcasts of this year’s Finals, Disney is already close to eclipsing last season’s seven-game ad haul, which EDO AdEngage estimates pegged at $288 million.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 June 2026
Verb
The nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office estimates that the 5% tax would generate tens of billions of dollars in the first few years, but that income tax revenues could subsequently decline by hundreds of millions of dollars annually.
—Sophie Austin, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
McDermott estimates the cost to the Union over that period to be about $2 million, possibly more if participating schools form after-school programs related to soccer.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 19 June 2026
Rystad Energy estimates 90 terawatt-hours have shifted to coal, projecting an incremental 70 million tons of coal consumption in 2026.
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
The portal estimates more than 116,000 undocumented residents live in Connecticut, including thousands enrolled in colleges and universities.
—Valentina Toro, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2026
The Justice Department estimates roughly 300 people are charged with the offense each year.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Gaudel-Eisel estimates 65 percent of the folks crossing the threshold live in Hollywood.
—Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
The outlet estimates that the starting price of Apple’s flagship smartphone could increase by $200.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 18 June 2026
Citi estimates each gigawatt is equivalent to $15 billion for AMD.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 12 June 2026
Noun
Even estimates from city officials to arrive at least two hours early were not enough.
—Amina Kilpatrick, NBC news, 19 June 2026
While one in three students nationwide experienced chronic absenteeism during the 2021-2022 academic year, the rate is declining, from up to 30% to roughly 24% by the start of the past school year, according to estimates from the Return 2 Learn tracker reviewed by ABC News.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 18 June 2026
The service quotes, handles objections, books the visit, and chases the estimates that never closed.
—Joe Toscano, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
It was approved last year, but cost estimates came back too high, delaying the project.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 18 June 2026
Our estimates show that migration management aid amounted to $73 billion from 2002-22 and was often used to keep refugees and migrants in poorer countries at the periphery of the international system.
—Kelsey Norman, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
Treatment plans can be displayed on screens instead of explained through diagrams and estimates.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Meanwhile, in the Department of Justice, the Education Opportunities Section has shrunk by half, according to estimates provided by Justice Connection, a network of department alumni.
—CNN Money, 18 June 2026
With an average unit cost hovering around $800,000 for the first three broadcasts of this year’s Finals, Disney is already close to eclipsing last season’s seven-game ad haul, which EDO AdEngage estimates pegged at $288 million.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimates
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And the market still values the company as a stack of separate apps.—
Jon Markman,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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SpaceX formally agreed Tuesday to buy Cursor in an all-stock deal that values the company at $60 billion.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Jamison-Travis is another six-round pick who figures to land a roster spot based on his draft pedigree.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The new starting rotation of Chris Sale, Martín Pérez, Bryce Elder, Grant Holmes and JR Ritchie figures to get a lengthy trial.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Newsom and the analysts sometimes differ in their estimations.—
Trân Nguyễn,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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Artemis 3 is scheduled for late 2027, according to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, who based the timetable on Blue Origin's and SpaceX's estimations of the earliest completion for their respective landers.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
13 May 2026
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The board also approved a motion directing county agencies to continue health monitoring, environmental assessments, and community support efforts.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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Roborock’s donation will help fund blind soccer coaches, mobility training, physical therapies, and specialized assessments.—
JP Shaffer,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
Verb
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Simplifi meets rigorous security certifications, such as SOC 2, which are part of a comprehensive external audit that assesses the security, confidentiality and privacy of a program’s data.—
Amy DeYoung,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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Valentino co-founded the Early Warning Project, which assesses the risk of mass atrocities around the world.—
M. Gessen,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The agency calculates the cost to plug them is around $155 million.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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The handicap is determined by a volunteer gathering data in the air and a committee that calculates the maximum airspeed of each craft.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Coley said the administration will settle on a final value for the land based on the appraisals.—
Douglas Hanks
June 16,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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The town halls provided insight on topics including road projects, county assistance programs and protesting property appraisals.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Full scale mockup evaluations continue, while interior production and engineering development progress, moving forward on the lifestyle at sea vision held by the lifelong yachtsman and owner, Scott Blum.—
Kathleen Turner,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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During his arraignment June 5, a judge halted court proceedings and directed Gledhill’s case to a court that specializes in mental health evaluations.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
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