1
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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1
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
Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 21 July 2025
Smoke estimated that less than 1% of auto loans are of the size that would produce a $10,000 deduction on car loan interest in a year.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 21 July 2025
Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 19 July 2025
Some of the various estimates of the total damage worldwide have stretched well into the billions of dollars.
—Andy Greenberg, Wired News, 19 July 2025
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Verb
The Office for Budget Responsibility, the U.K.’s independent forecaster, estimates that exports and imports will be around 15% lower in the long run, compared to if the U.K. had remained in the EU.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 21 July 2025
Smoke estimated that less than 1% of auto loans are of the size that would produce a $10,000 deduction on car loan interest in a year.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 21 July 2025
Noun
While several months of inflation data are still pending, current estimates suggest a 2.57% COLA increase for 2025 — adding roughly $50 per month to the average Social Security benefit, according to USA TODAY.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 19 July 2025
Some of the various estimates of the total damage worldwide have stretched well into the billions of dollars.
—Andy Greenberg, Wired News, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimate
Verb
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Saudi Arabia's flagship urban development, The Line, entered a critical phase of evaluation this week, as the kingdom's Public Investment Fund (PIF) engaged external consulting firms to assess the feasibility of the megaproject.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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The National Hurricane Center continued Sunday to assess a tropical wave moving across the Atlantic with a chance to develop into the season’s next tropical depression or storm.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 July 2025
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That’s £200 off for a family of four, the ad calculates for its listeners.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The grade are calculated mostly based on how students do on state exams in language arts, math, science and social students.—
Zoey Thomas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Finally, level 3 asset fair values must be calculated based on estimations and assumptions based on the latest available data on the measurement date.—
Tomas Milar,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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It should be noted that the age estimation tool remains completely optional, and users over 13 can still verify their age with an ID.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
17 July 2025
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Furthermore, diagnoses were based on self-report rather than formal clinical assessment, and comorbid conditions were not evaluated.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Newsom previously requested the parole board conduct a comprehensive risk assessment investigation into whether the brothers could pose a risk to public safety should they be released.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
22 July 2025
Verb
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Per a press release issued by the companies Friday, the deal is valued at $96 million.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
25 July 2025
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At $30,000 an acre, the land was valued at just shy of $2 million.—
Rick Barrett,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Jordan Roa and Terrell Baptiste, a transfer from Massachusetts, figure to get most snaps at quarterback.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
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It wasn’t written into law, but the markets figured Uncle Sam would come to the rescue if there were trouble.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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If this appraisal had been conducted before Stover’s death, what potential reasons would someone involved in the appraisal process have for lying about any of the information in this document?—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
15 July 2025
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Hold regular career development conversations, not just at annual appraisals.—
London Business School,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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This systematic evaluation approach distinguishes startups that merely use AI from those that truly innovate with it.—
Pradeep Kumar Muthukamatchi,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Then, in 2023, Cook’s son James and a researcher named Ian Mertz blew it wide open, devising an algorithm that solved the tree evaluation problem using much less space than anyone thought possible.—
Ben Brubaker,
Wired News,
13 July 2025
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“Estimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimate. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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