estimating (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈɛstɪmeɪtɪŋ/
Definition
Calculating or judging the approximate value, size, quantity, or extent of something.
Examples
The architect spent hours estimating the cost of the new building.
We are estimating that the project will take at least six months to complete.
Based on the evidence, the police are estimating the suspect's age to be around 30.
How to Use estimating
- estimate at (prepositional phrase)
- To calculate or judge a value to be a specific amount. — "They estimated the damage at over a million dollars."
- estimate for (prepositional phrase)
- To calculate the cost or amount needed for something. — "The contractor provided an estimate for the renovation work."
- estimate that (collocation)
- To calculate or judge that a particular situation or outcome will occur. — "Experts are estimating that the economy will grow by 3% next year."
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