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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
Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
The company estimates that its current liquidity will enable it to meet operating expenses through at least the next twelve months.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
The Indianapolis Airport Authority estimates that the new service could have an annual economic impact of $50 million on the state's economy.
—Justin L. MacK, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
The International Union for Conservation of Nature estimates that only between 2,600 and 3,000 hoiho exist.
—Alex Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
Harrison estimates that even modest market penetration could yield annual sales exceeding $1 billion.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
The city budget estimates a March start for the vehicle registration fee would bring in $407,000 for 2025, based on statewide registration expirations by month.
—Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
Overall, Forbes estimates that the top 10 touring acts collectively grossed more than $3 billion from January through the end of August, a nearly 10% increase from the same period last year.
—Lisette Voytko-Best, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
The company estimates that its existing cash and marketable securities will last through December 31, 2024, but will not be sufficient to fund operations for twelve months.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
The company estimates that its current liquidity will enable it to meet operating expenses through at least the next twelve months.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
The Indianapolis Airport Authority estimates that the new service could have an annual economic impact of $50 million on the state's economy.
—Justin L. MacK, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
The International Union for Conservation of Nature estimates that only between 2,600 and 3,000 hoiho exist.
—Alex Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
Harrison estimates that even modest market penetration could yield annual sales exceeding $1 billion.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
The city budget estimates a March start for the vehicle registration fee would bring in $407,000 for 2025, based on statewide registration expirations by month.
—Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
Overall, Forbes estimates that the top 10 touring acts collectively grossed more than $3 billion from January through the end of August, a nearly 10% increase from the same period last year.
—Lisette Voytko-Best, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimates
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Vislink identified material weaknesses in its internal controls over financial reporting due to insufficient accounting personnel and inadequate documentation of internal control assessments.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Spokespeople for Healey and the attorney general’s office declined to answer questions about the experts’ assessments of the settlements.Max Blau, ProPublica, 14 Nov. 2024
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The Rogers Fire Department assesses for carbon monoxide in the air to determine safety for the firefighters, but does not assess air quality for city residents, City Spokesman Peter Masonis said.Gael Langdon, arkansasonline.com, 18 Oct. 2024
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Two decades later, voters created Judicial Performance Review, including a bipartisan commission that assesses what are essentially peer and customer reviews of justices.Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024
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Wider gap for part-time workers The Census Bureau calculates the gender wage gap by comparing only men and women who work year-round in full-time jobs.CBS News, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2024
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King Energy calculates what the electricity would have been without the solar panels and then charges each tenant at a 10% discount.Alan Neuhauser, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
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Search and rescue teams have conducted nearly 1,500 structural evaluations and completed hundreds of rescues and evacuations.Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
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During evaluations, each tester reviewed ingredient lists and took notes on ease of use, scent, and overall efficacy.Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
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Voters are going to choose based on their perceptions of the project overall and its songs.Paul Grein, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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Sexual narcissists may deny or minimize their harmful behaviors, leading their partners to question their perceptions and sanity.Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
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The weapon itself is secondary and is only really a tool that makes the sniper’s job easier.Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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What makes a good sniper rifle?Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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The filing also noted a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting, specifically related to the fair value calculations of certain financial instruments.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Rough calculations suggest that the adoption of HYBRIT technology could lead to a reduction in net carbon dioxide emissions in Sweden of more than 10%.Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
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For all the analysts who devote time to measuring earnings and calibrating valuations, the reality is that in this era of ‘quick to please’ monetary policy, liquidity matters a lot for asset prices.Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The influence of streaming on catalog valuations is evident in the dramatic increase in average multiples over the past decade.Kori Hale, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Estimates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimates. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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