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estimate

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




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Scientists are increasingly using aging clocks to estimate whether a person is aging biologically faster or slower than their chronological age.

From Science Daily Aug. 24, 2026

Tire manufacturers say models that meet the new standards cost hundreds of dollars more per set, far more than the commission’s estimate and any savings consumers would derive from improved fuel economy.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

But local authorities estimate that about 10,000 people arrived at the height of the rush.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

The number of Russian soldiers deployed in Kaliningrad is unknown, but military analysts estimate around 20,000-30,000 before the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

From Barron's Aug. 21, 2026

A painting worth a sum too staggering to estimate.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day

By 2035, more than a third of China's population will be over 60, according to official estimates.

From BBC Aug. 24, 2026

Muse noted that Nvidia’s stock looks particularly cheap when valued based on especially bullish estimates for earnings per share of $17 in calendar 2027 and $25 in calendar 2028.

From MarketWatch Aug. 24, 2026

The models that most closely matched the observations provided new estimates of UGC 9050-Dw1's total mass and showed how that mass is distributed throughout the galaxy.

From Science Daily Aug. 24, 2026

According to some estimates, about 60% of the individuals sent to Mexico during the so-called “Mexican Repatriation,” a joint effort between state and federal authorities, were American citizens.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 24, 2026

He is unapologetic about spending it lavishly and says that he has paid his dues in the form of taxes, which he estimates at $500 million so far.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times

The city had to bridge a $1.2 billion deficit to balance its budget this year and faces an estimated $700 million deficit next year.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 24, 2026

Shares are trading at 14x those 2027 estimated figures and 10x bullish 2028 expectations, he noted.

From MarketWatch Aug. 24, 2026

The workers have staged a total of 60 hours of strikes this year, causing estimated losses of around $1.6 billion, according to calculations by local news agency Newsis.

From Barron's Aug. 24, 2026

A Los Angeles County report estimated that 4,500 jobs would be lost in Los Angeles if the merger goes through.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 23, 2026

Each year, an estimated 250,000 US juveniles are transferred into adult courts.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater

Traditionally, astronomers estimating the mass hidden in small, faint stars have assumed that stars formed in roughly similar proportions throughout the universe.

From Science Daily Aug. 22, 2026

Analysts surveyed by The Wall Street Journal were estimating producer prices to rise by 0.2% last month.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

High-net-worth individuals have even higher expectations, estimating they will need $2.67 million to retire comfortably.

From MarketWatch Aug. 10, 2026

Company officials said they remain “committed to the fastest remediation possible,” estimating that the cleanup was about 80% complete.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

“So, with this detour,” Leo said, “I’m estimating four or five days to arrive at Epirus, assuming no delays for, you know, monster attacks and stuff.”

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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