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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Rents are estimated between $1,150 and $2,400 per month.—
Erik S. Hanley,
Journal Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2025 -
It is estimated to reach USD 166.89 billion in 2025, with North America leading the way with the largest market share, accounting for 38.0% of the total market.—
Alexandra Harbert,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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People of color are constantly reminded that their contributions to society are valued differently, if at all.—
David John Chávez,
The Mercury News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Nuclear power has long been valued for its ability to generate large amounts of electricity without greenhouse gas emissions, but concerns over radioactive waste, safety, and high construction costs have limited its expansion.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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In addition, there is a European Space Agency payload, the Package for Resource Observation and in-situ Prospecting for Exploration, commercial exploration and Transportation (PROSPECT), designed to assess the potential use of resources for human exploration.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2025
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The effort to assess the fire department’s needs was the subject of a lengthy debate on the council floor this week.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Guesstimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guesstimate. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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