estimating

Example Sentences

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"We're really bad at estimating about time we spend doing things, particularly around tech use," said Etchells, a professor of psychology and science communication at Bath Spa University.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Some are starting to raise premiums, with several insurance executives estimating that there could soon be double-digit increases from a year earlier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

SpaceX, which aims to debut in June and is estimating a public net worth of nearly $2 trillion, will not be like any other ticker.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

The Congressional Budget Office released a report last February estimating that the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund will be exhausted in 2032.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

My father was calculating minutes, estimating the temperature of the water, readjusting his estimate of when Bing fell.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan