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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
Andrew Stasiowski, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Hochul estimates that about 13,000 non-primary homes in New York City valued at $5 million or more will be subject to the tax.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Tilbury Douglas estimates this mechanical intern will save site teams roughly 40 hours of administrative labor every month.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
One of the lawsuits estimates that about 109,000 people may have been affected, though Frost Bank has not publicly disclosed the scope of the breach.
—Patrick Danner, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Apr. 2026
The report estimates the damage cost nearly 880 million won (about $600,000).
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
The International Monetary Fund estimates that Ukraine faces a financing gap of roughly 136 billion euros ($158 billion) over the next two years.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Hawley estimates that adopting sustainability practices incentivized by the uplift may cost productions one to three percent more, though it’ll be offset by the five percent bump to the base credit.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Beyond the acquisition costs, the report estimates spending another $21 billion in capital investment over the space of three decades to maintain the assets for transmission and distribution of the utility system.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Government estimates place the improper payment rate at nearly 7% — with some states higher than 20%.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
According to the company’s estimates, Lumai servers deliver the same performance as conventional systems while consuming up to 90 percent less power.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
But those estimates have not changed.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
The department will revise it, like all GDP estimates, as more data becomes available.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Ambitious estimates involving Kiewit as the builder could have allowed construction as soon as 2027.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2026
The surplus turned out to be a mirage, based on a $165 billion error in revenue estimates over four years.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Before the outbreak of its latest war with Israel in 2023, estimates of Hezbollah's military strength ranged from 30,000 to more than 50,000 operatives.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
The Congressional Budget Office estimates a nearly $300 billion shortfall in the HTF over the next 10 years, with the fund becoming insolvent starting in 2028.
—Andrew Stasiowski, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Hochul estimates that about 13,000 non-primary homes in New York City valued at $5 million or more will be subject to the tax.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Tilbury Douglas estimates this mechanical intern will save site teams roughly 40 hours of administrative labor every month.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
One of the lawsuits estimates that about 109,000 people may have been affected, though Frost Bank has not publicly disclosed the scope of the breach.
—Patrick Danner, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Apr. 2026
The report estimates the damage cost nearly 880 million won (about $600,000).
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
The International Monetary Fund estimates that Ukraine faces a financing gap of roughly 136 billion euros ($158 billion) over the next two years.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Hawley estimates that adopting sustainability practices incentivized by the uplift may cost productions one to three percent more, though it’ll be offset by the five percent bump to the base credit.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Beyond the acquisition costs, the report estimates spending another $21 billion in capital investment over the space of three decades to maintain the assets for transmission and distribution of the utility system.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
Among this stratospheric group, with individual estimates topping out at $100 million, Picasso’s Cubist canvas Homme à la guitare (1913), estimated at $35 million to $55 million, stands out because Newhouse surrendered far more than cash to own it.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Government estimates place the improper payment rate at nearly 7% — with some states higher than 20%.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
According to the company’s estimates, Lumai servers deliver the same performance as conventional systems while consuming up to 90 percent less power.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
But those estimates have not changed.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
The department will revise it, like all GDP estimates, as more data becomes available.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Ambitious estimates involving Kiewit as the builder could have allowed construction as soon as 2027.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2026
The surplus turned out to be a mirage, based on a $165 billion error in revenue estimates over four years.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Before the outbreak of its latest war with Israel in 2023, estimates of Hezbollah's military strength ranged from 30,000 to more than 50,000 operatives.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimates
Verb
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That should concern anyone who values stability in our elections, regardless of party.—
Dan Daley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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The organization clearly values him.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Aptly enough, Hall figures Manning’s old office was right about where the new center field will be.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
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That figures to be addressed not only in the sixth round, but also with remaining available free agents and undrafted free agency.—
Charlotte Carroll,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In 2013, Bilmes revised her estimations—and concluded the cost was actually closer to $4 trillion to $6 trillion.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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The rollout, however, was quickly met with user complaints of inaccurate age estimations and workarounds found by users hoping to trick the system.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Colleges are beginning to respond with interviews, oral examinations, and in-person assessments.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the two countries’ standoff in the Strait of Hormuz escalated last week when the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps seized commercial vessels for the first time—a sign that its forces remain potent and that the war could again defy the upbeat assessments from the Pentagon’s leaders.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Sue Halpern assesses the current threat of digital warfare and how the Administration may have weakened American defenses.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Board of Equalization today oversees the state’s 58 county assessors, assesses the property of railroads and certain utilities, collects alcoholic beverage tax and plays a part in administering taxes on insurers.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The April data comes on the heels of a March that had the third-worst drought conditions in over 130 years of records, based on another way the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration calculates long-term dryness across the continental US.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The April data comes on the heels of a March that had the third-worst drought conditions in over 130 years of records, based on another way the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration calculates long-term dryness across the continental US.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Even with owner appraisals, however, there will be pressure to value apartments just below their nearest tax thresholds.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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But the referee does get a say in their frequent appraisals, and by and large, a sensible balance is struck.—
Graham Scott,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That’s freed up the large teams once dedicated to data entry and cleaning, many of whom have been redeployed onto building internal evaluations.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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For years the owner, now 66, has watched tape, done his own player evaluations and sent observations and suggestions to DeCosta, mostly about players who might be available in later rounds — without exerting any actual decision-making power.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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