as in estimating
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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Taking copious notes during position meetings, with running backs coach Ron Gould estimating that Williams goes through a notebook every 2-3 weeks.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026 -
Wick said accurately estimating costs for complex infrastructure projects is notoriously difficult, especially in an inflationary environment.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2026
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Organizations can benefit by valuing carefulness and concentration not as an obligation, but as a fundamental pillar of success.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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In September, Palm Tree Crew received $20 million in series B funding from WME Group, valuing the company at $215 million.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
20 Jan. 2026
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The congregation is still assessing the damage and received outreach from other houses of worship, said Schipper.—
Charlotte Kramon,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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The congregation is still assessing the damage and received outreach from other houses of worship, said Michele Schipper, CEO of the Institute of Southern Jewish Life and past president of the congregation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Guesstimating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guesstimating. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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