estimate

Example Sentences

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Analysts had expected 11.14 billion euros in sales and business operating profit of 2.37 billion euros for the quarter, according to consensus estimates provided by Vara Research.

From The Wall Street Journal

Five of his seven children live abroad -- part of a Venezuelan diaspora of around eight million, according to UN estimates.

From Barron's

Better cost controls and sales of so-called regulatory credits helped the company outperform Wall Street’s estimates.

From Barron's

In a perfect world, what you pay to the government through withheld taxes and estimated payments throughout the year would match your tax liability, so the bottom line on your tax return is zero.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company is also due to significantly ramp up spending, by an estimated $20bn.

From BBC