estimate
Example Sentences
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Gravitational waves can also be used to estimate distances through what is known as the standard siren method.
From Science Daily
"It's estimated there are around 100,000 UK citizens living and working and visiting in the wider region as well," she said.
From BBC
A blockage of the strait could mean oil prices leaping from around $72 before the war to $120 to $150 a barrel when trading starts on Monday, he said, based on industry estimates.
From Barron's
He estimated that about 120 of those readers belong to Flock.
From Los Angeles Times
Templeton estimates that about 120 to 150 roles could be created via the data centre, from security and cleaning jobs to specialised tech posts.
From BBC
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