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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
Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
The report estimates that the program will have over 17,000 participants in the 2025-26 school year and over 18,300 in the 2026-27 school year.
—Emma Murphy, Oklahoma Voice, 6 Feb. 2026
More broadly, beyond the wholesale clubs, JPMorgan estimates that last year’s tax changes could lead to a more than 1% increase in core retail sales in 2026, with much of the impact disproportionately felt during the tax refund season.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
Benson estimates that 2,339 people were flown out of Minnesota like this in January, when flights began happening daily, sometimes twice a day.
—Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 6 Feb. 2026
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates this virus alone hospitalizes up to 80,000 children annually.
—Michael Cromer, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
Alderman Bill Conway told CBS News Chicago the planning and development commission estimates this idea would cost about $50 million.
—Lauren Victory, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
The Federal Reserve estimates 37% of American adults can’t cover a $400 emergency.
—Peter St. Onge, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Today, that same company estimates that 145 million Valentine’s Day cards are sent each year, making Valentine’s Day second only to Christmas in terms of card-sending holidays.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 6 Feb. 2026
Andrew Jackson, an equity analyst at Ortus Advisors, said that investors were also reacting to Arm's guidance only slightly beating estimates, as well as a poor outlook delivered by its chip design customer Qualcomm.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2026
Treasury and independent estimates now project that the typical 2026 refund could be roughly $300 to $1,000 higher than last year, with some estimates centering around about $3,800 on average.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Public estimates suggest the company generates roughly US$3 million in annual revenue and employs about 25 people.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
Beware of low bids, estimates made over the phone or verbal quotes.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Springfield became part of the national conversation about immigration when far more Haitians than expected – as many as 15,000 by some estimates – answered the city’s call for more workers.
—Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Feb. 2026
Traditional reporting methods often rely on broad averages or estimates—which can miss real hotspots or opportunities, according to Worldly.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
Factored into the estimates are troop deployments to Chicago, Memphis, Portland, as well as Los Angeles in June, when protesters took to the streets in response to a blitz of immigration arrests.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
Though specific numbers are difficult to come by, Suzanne Ellingham, event director of London’s Source Fashion trade show, estimates that fewer than 400 manufacturers employing more than 20 people remain in the United Kingdom.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
The report estimates that the program will have over 17,000 participants in the 2025-26 school year and over 18,300 in the 2026-27 school year.
—Emma Murphy, Oklahoma Voice, 6 Feb. 2026
More broadly, beyond the wholesale clubs, JPMorgan estimates that last year’s tax changes could lead to a more than 1% increase in core retail sales in 2026, with much of the impact disproportionately felt during the tax refund season.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
Benson estimates that 2,339 people were flown out of Minnesota like this in January, when flights began happening daily, sometimes twice a day.
—Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 6 Feb. 2026
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates this virus alone hospitalizes up to 80,000 children annually.
—Michael Cromer, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
Alderman Bill Conway told CBS News Chicago the planning and development commission estimates this idea would cost about $50 million.
—Lauren Victory, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
The Federal Reserve estimates 37% of American adults can’t cover a $400 emergency.
—Peter St. Onge, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Today, that same company estimates that 145 million Valentine’s Day cards are sent each year, making Valentine’s Day second only to Christmas in terms of card-sending holidays.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
The Conservancy then takes those estimates and extrapolates them across the whole island.
—Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 6 Feb. 2026
Andrew Jackson, an equity analyst at Ortus Advisors, said that investors were also reacting to Arm's guidance only slightly beating estimates, as well as a poor outlook delivered by its chip design customer Qualcomm.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2026
Treasury and independent estimates now project that the typical 2026 refund could be roughly $300 to $1,000 higher than last year, with some estimates centering around about $3,800 on average.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Public estimates suggest the company generates roughly US$3 million in annual revenue and employs about 25 people.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
Beware of low bids, estimates made over the phone or verbal quotes.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Springfield became part of the national conversation about immigration when far more Haitians than expected – as many as 15,000 by some estimates – answered the city’s call for more workers.
—Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Feb. 2026
Traditional reporting methods often rely on broad averages or estimates—which can miss real hotspots or opportunities, according to Worldly.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
Factored into the estimates are troop deployments to Chicago, Memphis, Portland, as well as Los Angeles in June, when protesters took to the streets in response to a blitz of immigration arrests.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimates
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That clear size difference could be important for an Elko defense that values run-stopping ability and strength at the point of attack in a linebacker.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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The equal-weight S&P 500—a notional index that values each of the 500 companies equally rather than by total market cap—is actually at a record high this morning because the non-tech companies inside it are doing rather well.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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The lawyer figures Autos of Dallas sells 250 cars a month.—
Dave Lieber,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Kansas basketball coach Bill Self figures to forever remember the night freshman sensation Darryn Peterson sank back-to-back 3-pointers in a span of 36 seconds to beat a talented Texas Tech team on the road.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
3 Feb. 2026
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But a new twist in the company’s estimations of the total number of people watching television by medium is likely to result in a bigger cable audience overall.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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Since the workout was a walkthrough, the injury statuses are participation estimations.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Dec. 2025
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Teachers increasingly use the technology to create lessons, assignments, and assessments, and educational technology firms are rapidly integrating AI into their products.—
Jonah Davids,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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In financial services, AI agents can monitor regulatory changes and generate impact assessments routed to the right teams.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Yet seldom is heard a discouraging word when Darnold assesses what happened in New York, Carolina, San Francisco, or Minnesota.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The study assesses many outputs relative to institutional inputs or country averages to reduce bias from differing contexts.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Zillow calculates the value of a typical home using the average middle third of home values (eliminating statistical anomalies at the high and low end).—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Randolph said then that the agency, known by the acronym CARB, calculates impacts to health and health disparities in certain communities but not the retail costs to consumers.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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Town Attorney Connor Nolan said that two appraisals would have to be obtained before the land could be put up for bid.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Their nervous systems, approach to cognitive appraisals and relationship strategies work together in ways that reduce threat, increase clarity and preserve connection, even when a conversation is exceptionally hard.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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To do so, the programs maintain strict admission requirements, structured curricula, and continuous performance evaluations.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 Feb. 2026
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The agreement, signed by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore, Airbus, and CFM International, will see Singapore conduct real-world evaluations of open-fan engines developed under CFM’s Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines program.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Estimates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimates. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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