as in to estimate
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
I'm going to guesstimate that this ring is worth $200 or so
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But those modest provisions, frequently touted by Republicans, aren't estimated to produce any savings.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 June 2025 -
Consensus estimates project earnings of $0.66 per share on revenues of $527.5 million.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Unlike stocks, which can be valued on the basis of tangible components such a company’s goods and services, bitcoin is considered a store of value, and its price is driven by what others are willing to pay for it.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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It was last valued at $65 million in 2024 and has raised a total of $8 million, according to PitchBook.—
Stephen Pastis,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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At the hospital, a team of emergency and pediatric doctors assessed the situation.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2025
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Your team can assess each item by its cost to the organization, the risk of inaction and the potential upside.—
David James,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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“Guesstimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guesstimate. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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