- present participle of estimate.
estimating
Example Sentences
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The team also used generalized estimating equation models to examine how cardiovascular factors were related to changes in cognition.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
High-net-worth individuals have even higher expectations, estimating they will need $2.67 million to retire comfortably.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
Company officials said they remain “committed to the fastest remediation possible,” estimating that the cleanup was about 80% complete.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
In March, Foxconn announced $137 million in investments across two Mexican subsidiaries after estimating its production could double this year.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
It was from 1658 onwards, and thanks to Christiaan Huygens, that ordinary people began to have access to accurate timepieces, instead of estimating the time of day by the position of the Sun.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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