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estimate

[es-tuh-meyt, es-tuh-mit, -meyt] / ˈɛs təˌmeɪt, ˈɛs tə mɪt, -ˌmeɪt /




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Barclays lifted its estimate for the total wafer fab equipment market to $154 billion from a previous forecast of $139 billion.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Certain financial analysts have already set target prices for the shares above SpaceX's $135 estimate, including the global brokerage Oppenheimer which said on Thursday it expects the company to hit $190 a share.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Next year’s demand growth is seen at 1.73 million barrels a day, up from a previous estimate of 1.54 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

By the company’s own estimate, building the refinery will take years and cost $3 billion to $4 billion.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

They would call for an estimate and ask Kathy, “Zeitoun, where’s that name come from? Where is he from?”

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers




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