estimate

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Improved snowpack modeling and soil moisture estimates, experimental temperature measurements at different snow depths, university collaborations and incorporating weather outlooks are helping, according to the Department of Water Resources.

From Los Angeles Times

Although he’s still analyzing exactly how much, he estimates tax strategies by wealthy residents could have cost state coffers roughly $800 million last year.

From Barron's

They also uncovered specific gene expression patterns that can be used to estimate that risk.

From Science Daily

Approximately 60 different versions of the song exist with an estimated of upwards or 3,600 variations.

From Salon

One way to do that: Scour for companies that appear to have a solid chance at beating analysts estimates for earnings.

From Barron's