estimate

Example Sentences

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He and others estimate that roughly half of them never returned.

From Los Angeles Times

London's Metropolitan Police said it was "hard to have an accurate estimate due to how far spread the crowds are" but provided a "rough estimate of around 50,000 people" in attendance.

From Barron's

“This makes insuring a mobile home somewhat optional. Other than liability and contents coverage, you might consider just having a reserve fund of what you estimate it would cost to replace.”

From MarketWatch

It’s only a short distance, but Nelson estimates he is saving roughly 70 cents per shift by not driving, or $1.40 if he comes home to feed his dogs during lunch.

From MarketWatch

Independent estimates confirmed it was the largest single-day protest in American history.

From Salon