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verb

present tense third-person singular of estimate

as in values

to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding experts estimated the value of the painting at a million dollars

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as in figures

to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement we estimated the snowfall to be about a foot

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estimates

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noun

plural of estimate

as in estimations

the act of placing a value on the nature, character, or quality of something what we owe our war veterans is beyond estimate

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as in assessments

an opinion on the nature, character, or quality of something the estimate of many art specialists that the painting is a fake

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Chisell, who previously worked at Amazon, eBay and Starling Bank, estimates that Paysend can now deliver around 25% more engineering work with the same-sized team, but argues that getting results isn’t as simple as handing everyone the latest tech. — Lindsay Dodgson, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026 And Gartner estimates that 80% of neocloud providers will cease independent operations by 2030 because their revenues won’t cover their outgoings. — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026 Gill estimates the average cost for custom, certified flood panels for a 3-bedroom 2-bathroom home is somewhere in the neighborhood of $22,000. — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026 But the same analysis estimates drivers will spend about $1,600 more on gas over the life of the car, and that’s using fuel price forecasts well below today’s prices. — John Paul Helveston, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026 Putka estimates the reduction in recidivism attributable to the program has saved Colorado taxpayers 24 million dollars. — Brian Maass, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 Forbes estimates the Spurs generated $474 million in revenue and $171 million in operating income during the 2025-26 season. — Raul Trey Lopez, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Oct. 2026 The Treasury Department estimates that about $145 billion in tariff refunds was issued in the last fiscal year. — Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026 The city estimates this would increase property taxes for Kannapolis residents by $46 per year for every $100,000 in assessed property value. — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026

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Still, even eye-popping revenue estimates may not be enough to support sky-high spending. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026 Forcible recruitment of children has tripled over the past year — between 30% and 50% of gang members are now minors, UNICEF estimates. — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026 Agents now match reconciliations, draft journal entries, suggest accrual estimates and write the variance commentary that goes to the audit committee. — Jacqueline Destefano-Tangorra, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Some estimates suggest women under 40 are nearly 40% more likely to die from their breast cancer than women over 40. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026 In Nevada County, restoration work was underway around Nevada City, North San Juan and Soda Springs, with many outages showing Friday afternoon estimates. — Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026 In 2020, tensions erupted into a civil war that in just two years left at least 100,000 people dead, with some estimates rising to more than half a million. — Siyanne Mekonnen, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2026 All wealth tax revenue estimates, including our own, face inherent limitations. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 Shomari Figures, the Democratic congressman targeted in Alabama, is, by some estimates, still competitive in his new seat. — Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026

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Less than four years later, CNBC values the two teams together at just shy of $7 billion.

— Alex Sherman, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
The round values Holyvolt at $245 million, according to a person familiar with the company.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026

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The difference could be former Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki, who figures to play a more prominent role in the passing game with the Bengals hurting at wide receiver.

— Keven Lerner, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
The screening’s reception was so strong that nearly every major player entered the fray, driving the bidding to figures the indie distributor simply couldn’t turn down.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of figures

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The label made viewers perceive less effort behind the work, which reduced their willingness to engage with the brand and lowered their assessments of product quality.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026
Both Brawley and Carvalho relied heavily on technology and regular digital student assessments.

— Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of assessments

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Patients complete a 10- to 15-minute questionnaire and a facial scan before the system assesses their skin and selects an acne treatment.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
The Question Worth Asking In The Boardroom For CEOs and CHROs, the relevant question is not how a leader assesses their own effectiveness.

— Aurelien Mangano, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of assesses

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Economist Thomas Philippon calculates that weakened competition costs the typical household about $300 a month.

— Christopher Marquis, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
That said, its catalogue is only just over 4% Spanish origin by volume in Spain – half what Netflix has by volume and a quarter of Amazon, Ampere Analysis calculates.

— John Hopewell, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of calculates

Noun

The company’s responsibilities have included negotiating acquisitions, structuring deals, ensuring project appraisals are completed and collaborating with the state agency that Bell leads.

— Rob Davis, ProPublica, 2 Oct. 2026
The shop also provides research and appraisals of instruments.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of appraisals

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The finding adds to concerns that the mandatory screening announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in July will lead to a cascade of unnecessary medical evaluations for military members.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 15 Oct. 2026
The chief executive officer would continue to be appointed by the board, oversee county operations and undergo performance evaluations by supervisors.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026

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