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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Times are changing but what Chaska has always valued is its history and the preservation of and celebration of that history.—
Bob Roepke,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Threat level: The eggs — which were reportedly taken from the back of a Pete & Gerry's Organics' distribution trailer — were valued at about $40,000, making this a felony.—
Nathan Bomey,
Axios,
6 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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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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“Guesstimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guesstimate. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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