estimating

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"We're really bad at estimating about time we spend doing things, particularly around tech use," said Etchells, a professor of psychology and science communication at Bath Spa University.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Analysts use satellite images to measure the rise and fall of floating tank roofs, estimating from the size of the shadows they cast how full they are.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

SpaceX, which aims to debut in June and is estimating a public net worth of nearly $2 trillion, will not be like any other ticker.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

"This is the region's main industry," he said, estimating the plant accounts for roughly five percent of the economic output of the western region of Extremadura and supports about 4,000 direct and indirect jobs.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

The friends also did slightly better than the dorm room visitors at accurately estimating agreeableness—how helpful and trusting someone is.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell