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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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1
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
CBS News, 15 June 2025
Days before the anniversary celebration, Sens. Rand Paul (R-KY) and John Kennedy (R-LA) expressed concern about the cost, which is estimated to fall between $25 million and $40 million.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 15 June 2025
Zac Anderson, USA Today, 14 June 2025
That effort was canceled after price estimates topped $90 million.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 14 June 2025
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Verb
The parade has been estimated to cost between $25 million to $45 million, The Army expected the parade to attract as many as 200,000 people.
—CBS News, 15 June 2025
Days before the anniversary celebration, Sens. Rand Paul (R-KY) and John Kennedy (R-LA) expressed concern about the cost, which is estimated to fall between $25 million and $40 million.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 15 June 2025
Noun
But the estimate has been refined as the event nears and includes damage to streets and infrastructure anticipated from heavy armored vehicles, according to a Defense official who was not authorized to speak publicly.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 14 June 2025
That effort was canceled after price estimates topped $90 million.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimate
Verb
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If scientists do detect a potential signature of life, this approach can help assess if the environment where it is detected can actually support the type of life that leads to the signature detected.—
Daniel Apai,
Space.com,
15 June 2025
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Iran says its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes only, and U.S. intelligence agencies have assessed that Tehran was not actively pursuing a bomb.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
Verb
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Using statistical methods, the researchers calculated 6,029 excess deaths in the most permissive states between 2011 and 2023, compared with the number of deaths that would have been expected under the states’ pre-McDonald rules.—
Tribune News Service,
Twin Cities,
21 June 2025
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Based on the ozone forecast and sunlight angle, a computer calculates the strength of UV radiation at ground level.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2025
Noun
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In addition to the mapping effort, the USGS used artificial intelligence and machine-learning techniques to improve data modeling and resource estimation speed.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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From there every image quantitatively produces a biological age estimation that is generated the same way every time, regardless of a clinician’s experience level, fatigue or unconscious assumptions.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
22 May 2025
Noun
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In that assessment, the ODNI highlighted smuggling and drug cartels – and the fentanyl crisis in particular – as perhaps the top threat to U.S. security.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Fines range from $35 to more than $500, not including additional court costs and assessments, according to Shouse California Law Group.—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Someone who has overseen a multi-club model (MCM) elsewhere would also be valued.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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However, flexibility and favorable working arrangements are also highly valued, with 49% saying these factors are important when considering a job offer.—
Brit Morse,
Fortune,
19 June 2025
Verb
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Thomas is a restricted free agent, but that distinction borders on irrelevant in a market where nobody else has cap space, and Thomas figures to make more than the nontaxpayer MLE. 3.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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The infield figures to get complicated as well when Alex Bregman returns.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
Noun
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The burden of proof did not shift from the taxpayer and the appraisal was a qualified appraisal.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Neff said the initial step is for the county to hire its own appraiser, who would do an independent appraisal of the land and structures of Cleveland-Cliffs.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Haliburton put no weight on the leg and had his face wrapped in towels as he was taken to the Pacers’ locker room for evaluation.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
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The big exited Barclays Center that night in a walking boot and stayed in New York Friday to undergo further imaging and evaluation while the team traveled to Seattle to begin a four-game roadtrip.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2025
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“Estimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimate. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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