1
as in assessing
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 calculating
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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Recent Examples of estimating
You’d be forgiven for estimating that about half of those have come in games against Philadelphia.
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Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
So if, as articles like this one suggest, Nvidia wants to start selling web services and software subscriptions to businesses,leaders are estimating that the company can make $150 billion a year!
—John Werner, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Predicting future inventory levels depends on estimating the rate at which supply will be consumed, which is complex.
—Devadas Pattathil, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
However, according to reports from borrowers on Reddit, loan servicers are estimating the backlog of repayment plan applications could take upwards of 8 weeks or more to process.
—Robert Farrington, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
The team further suggests that doming smaller-scale tracks, like the half-mile Bristol Motor Speedway, could serve as a manageable prototype, estimating costs at $80 million.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Here are some general rules for estimating the elasticities of both supply and demand.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Specifically, the Biden administration directed federal agencies to prioritize the restoration of these species and other native fish populations, estimating that these efforts would bring more than $1 billion in new federal investments to the region.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
These systems use cameras to track stars, with algorithms estimating position based on star elevation and attitude data.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2024
Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
So if, as articles like this one suggest, Nvidia wants to start selling web services and software subscriptions to businesses,leaders are estimating that the company can make $150 billion a year!
—John Werner, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Predicting future inventory levels depends on estimating the rate at which supply will be consumed, which is complex.
—Devadas Pattathil, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
However, according to reports from borrowers on Reddit, loan servicers are estimating the backlog of repayment plan applications could take upwards of 8 weeks or more to process.
—Robert Farrington, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
The team further suggests that doming smaller-scale tracks, like the half-mile Bristol Motor Speedway, could serve as a manageable prototype, estimating costs at $80 million.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Here are some general rules for estimating the elasticities of both supply and demand.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Specifically, the Biden administration directed federal agencies to prioritize the restoration of these species and other native fish populations, estimating that these efforts would bring more than $1 billion in new federal investments to the region.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
These systems use cameras to track stars, with algorithms estimating position based on star elevation and attitude data.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimating
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Studies find that viewing other people’s posts can lead to social comparison, which is the process of assessing one’s position relative to others.Dr. Angélica S. Gutiérrez, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Sources familiar with the five people on the team, who have spent the last six weeks assessing the space agency and its exploration plans, were careful to note that such teams are advisory in nature.Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
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This has implications for companies calculating their effective tax rates under the GLOBE rules, so a pretty important topic for taxpayers.Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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In calculating the net present value, the owner should use an appropriate discount rate.Joshua Stein, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Another section mandated a new procedure for libraries, city councils and county quorum courts to follow when evaluating a citizen's request to move or remove a book from a public library's permanent collection.Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Start by evaluating your overall business goals and what type of technology will help push those goals forward.Kerrie Jordan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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This complete entertainment system is ready for new spaces, ideal for both backyard parties and road trips (like the recent cross-country adventures launched for a unique geo-guessing challenge).Outside Online, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
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Keep your audience guessing in the best possible way.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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But making homemade eggnog that’s safe is easier said than done.Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The church is also making strides toward overcoming the language barriers inherent in a multilingual service.Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Macdonald kept possessions like that in mind when judging Smith’s performance.Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The most effective well-being strategy, which also improves the bottom line, is building trust, showing care, being respectful, not judging, acknowledging, listening to understand, setting clear expectations and holding people accountable.Forbes, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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