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as in to assess
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
experts estimated the value of the painting at a million dollars
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2
as in to calculate
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 estimation
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 assessment
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 estimate
Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2025
Advocacy groups for the migrants estimate 600,000 Venezuelans and 500,000 Haitians now participate in the program.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Judy Lagrou, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
But even as Texas has built more homes than nearly any other state since the pandemic, the state still needs about 320,000 more properties to fill the gap between supply and demand, according to an estimate by housing policy organization Up For Growth.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Con Edison estimated an after-tax loss of $170 million from the Indian Point sale, according to filings from the time.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2025
Advocacy groups for the migrants estimate 600,000 Venezuelans and 500,000 Haitians now participate in the program.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Noun
Sports fans will bet a total of $3.1 billion through legal means on this year’s NCAA men’s basketball tournament, according to an estimate from the American Gaming Association.
—Judy Lagrou, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
But even as Texas has built more homes than nearly any other state since the pandemic, the state still needs about 320,000 more properties to fill the gap between supply and demand, according to an estimate by housing policy organization Up For Growth.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimate
Verb
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And on the Wisconsin side, an assistant coach was assessed a technical foul on the sideline.—
Sam Blum,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Legislation made up of three separate bills would create a New Salem Preservation Commission under IDNR to assess the site and provide a budget to fix the structures.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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Additionally, patients’ out-of-pocket costs are often calculated based on percentages of list prices that are often substantially higher than net prices.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Related Stories Still, the conversion rate—calculated based on the number of site visits that result in a user purchasing something—is still 9 percent lower among consumers using generative AI, as compared with other sources of traffic.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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All rewards total estimations are net the annual fee.—
Brett Holzhauer,
CNBC,
19 Mar. 2025
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If the maximum estimation is true, that would mean an additional 4,420,000 visits to fewer SSA offices every year.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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This assessment argues that the impact of tariff levels perhaps rising to a level not seen in a century could lead to supply chain dislocation.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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The assessments look into vessel traffic, transit speeds, loading characteristics and more, especially as ships have gotten larger over the decades.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Looney is proposing bills this year that would create a tax surcharge on the capital gains income of Connecticut’s highest earners and a state property tax, ranging from two to four mills, on homes valued at $3 million or more.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
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However, celebration can help others learn to value their contribution.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Barring an offensive rejuvenation, Heyward figures to be a part-time player for a team that continues to seek a more permanent solution in left field.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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My only involvement was to track it down, figure it out.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Secured loans may require additional verification steps, such as collateral appraisal or legal documentation, which can delay approval.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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According to the CarMax spokesperson, Arroyo did not allegedly back in the business in reaction to an appraisal offer.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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This article does not constitute financial advice, and readers are encouraged to conduct their own evaluations before making business or investment decisions related to AI technologies.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2025
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In most applications, enterprises must prioritize robust security measures, regular compliance evaluations, and ongoing monitoring to mitigate the inherent risks associated with implementing such systems.—
Francis Sideco,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Estimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimate. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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