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estimation

[es-tuh-may-shuhn] / ˌɛs təˈmeɪ ʃən /


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By any reasonable estimation, the NFL’s showcase game in Brazil was heading to overtime.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

Yes, in my personal estimation, making an entire batch of soup is easier than a dedicated vegetable-chopping session.

From Salon ● Sep. 22, 2026

In the final estimation, then, “Primetime” isn’t a Chris Hansen hit piece.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026

They would have to use "existing account information, facial age estimation, digital ID services and formal ID" to verify age.

From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026

That drew a grin from Obsle—a quiet, approving grin that made me suddenly revise my estimation of the man.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin

Forbes’ estimations were calculated based on interviews with agents, lawyers, managers, executives, and other experts and did not take into consideration any shows that were broadcast live, only distributed on YouTube, or later syndicated.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026

“We’re going to be able to make more sophisticated risk estimations about cardiac health, neurodegenerative health or other inflammatory conditions. If inflammation is involved, you can trace the origin of that inflammation to the gut.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026

City lawmakers proposed lengthy exemptions, which led to meager revenue estimations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 2026

Facial age estimations will be conducted by ID verification company Persona on the Roblox app, with images and video to be deleted "immediately" after processing.

From Barron's ● Nov. 19, 2025

By 1927 there were, in some estimations, at least a hundred thousand.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler




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