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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But those modest provisions, frequently touted by Republicans, aren't estimated to produce any savings.—
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The University of Arizona estimated that roughly 2,500 to 3,000 wild mountain lions are living in the state.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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Numbers don’t mean much if women or non-White soldiers don’t feel valued and heard.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
26 May 2025
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Genuine respect is the experience of being seen, heard, and valued.—
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Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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At the hospital, a team of emergency and pediatric doctors assessed the situation.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2025
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Your team can assess each item by its cost to the organization, the risk of inaction and the potential upside.—
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Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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“Guesstimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guesstimate. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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