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estimate

[es-tuh-meyt, es-tuh-mit, -meyt] / ˈɛs təˌmeɪt, ˈɛs tə mɪt, -ˌmeɪt /




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Samsara can grow revenue at a compounded annual growth rate of 20% through 2030, resulting in an earnings estimate well ahead of current expectations.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

By the company’s own estimate, building the refinery will take years and cost $3 billion to $4 billion.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

His more recent estimate of 58 deaths marks a significant uptick on that figure.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Oracle expects revenue to grow from 27% to 29% in the first quarter of fiscal 2027, meeting Wall Street’s 28% growth estimate at the midpoint.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

I estimate my Walmart bag weighs 1 pound by the time we get to the end of her street.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty




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