estimate

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Consensus estimate is for a 54.9 reading, about one point less than in February.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The South Korean consumer electronics giant’s operating profit likely rose 14% on year to 1.433 trillion won for the January-March period, beating the market consensus estimate of 1.376 trillion won, Cho reckons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

By one estimate, the change was projected to increase windblown dust by 40 to 80 tons per day.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

An estimate will often shift as a conflict evolves in real time, explained Prof Eric Min, from the University of California, Los Angeles, who studies conflict resolution and diplomacy.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

This isn’t an exact answer, of course, but it is an accurate estimate based on all our calculations.

From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea