estimating

verb

present participle of estimate
1
as in assessing
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding experts estimated the value of the painting at a million dollars

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2
as in calculating
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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Recent Examples of estimating The fallout from the most recent big bubbles offers no clear framework for estimating the immediate economic losses of such a crash. — Ruchir Sharma, Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2026 There is also a continuing housing shortage, with some estimating up to four million new homes are still needed to meet current demand. — Diana Olick, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026 All of this is why James is estimating the tally to restore the carousel will top $3 million or $4 million. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026 Every 2026 Sienna uses a hybrid powertrain, with Toyota estimating up to 36 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 35 mpg with all-wheel drive. — Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 2026 Maintenance responsibilities for almost 22 miles of county roads would also transfer from Orange County to the city, with the study estimating annual routine roadway maintenance cost of about $262,800. — Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026 Other Grail investigators modeled the likely impact of their multicancer test, estimating a 25% reduction in the death rate for all cancers combined. — H. Gilbert Welch, STAT, 6 Oct. 2026 According to reporting from The Sacramento Bee, County officials said that a restaurant would not be able to reopen in the space without significant repairs, estimating that the process would take two years. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Rather than estimating where the brush has been based on handle movement, it’s designed to make plaque visible, convert that into brushing guidance and automatically increase intensity in areas that need more attention. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimating
  1. assessing
  2. calculating
  3. valuing
  4. figuring
  5. evaluating
  6. gauging
  7. guessing
  8. making
Verb
  • The taxpayers’ attorney, Abraham Wagner, cited four cases to support his argument that an IRS notice assessing additional taxes was invalid.
    — Kaitlin Newkirk, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026
  • France was coordinating with European counterparts because other countries could also be affected, the person said, adding that authorities were assessing whether other French companies were at risk.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of assessing
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  • With shifting alliances and deception, only the most calculating player will survive to win it all, per the logline.
    — Peter White, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Cline‘s 2023 novel, published by Penguin Random House, centers on a calculating grifter who navigates the treacherous world of summer in the Hamptons.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of calculating
Verb
  • These steps forward in valuing life did not appear out of nowhere.
    — Kimberly Bird, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Identifying and valuing taxable wealth will challenge the state’s tax authorities.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of valuing
Verb
  • This is also figuring that Warners unleashes Digger on Premium VOD soon and does a decent number relative to the box office because people are curious.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2026
  • UConn has been figuring it out with 87 new players, many of whom hadn’t seen regular game reps at their prior stop.
    — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of figuring
Verb
  • Consider a life sciences team evaluating whether a patient population can support a study.
    — Sujay Jadhav, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • This will flow through to its return on tangible common equity, another key metric for evaluating bank performance.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of evaluating
Verb
  • The think tank studies California’s political geography every few years, gauging which issues residents care about the most.
    — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Only gauging team climate once a year is the equivalent of testing oxygen annually.
    — Nilton Bernini, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of gauging
Verb
  • LaBranche has become a master of sleight of hand and confusing defenses as the Warriors utilize a ton of misdirection and a plethora of running backs to keep the opposition guessing about who is getting the ball.
    — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Despite the cookie-cutter nature of the main plot elements, a few star writers emerged who were able to keep readers guessing.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of guessing
Verb
  • Dogma25 is an initiative of recent Venice Golden Lion winner May el-Toukhy (Woman Unknown), who will be one of the five directors making films under its rules alongside directors Milad Alami, Annika Berg, Eklöf and Just.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
  • By the time Lee’s moved on to thanking his dad for not believing him, thereby giving him something to prove, an embarrassed Frances is making a quick run for the exit.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of making

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“Estimating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimating. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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