estimating

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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

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

Morgan analysts estimating that more than 30 million Americans could be taking GLP-1s by 2030, up from 10 million this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

He predicted an October low, estimating that the price may drop to the 200-week moving average around $60,000 but acknowledging the possibility of it overshooting and “landing” somewhere between $48,000 and $55,000.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

As we walked, we concentrated on listening to our breathing, calculating the distance to the next landmark, and estimating the remaining time.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond