- present participle of estimate.
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
Analysts predict a Tesla and SpaceX merger in 2027, with Wedbush estimating 80%+ odds, aiming to create an AI megacorporation.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
Although the budget documents note the potential for gains from SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI, each of which have a significant labor force in the state, the government refrained from estimating the impact.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 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
She looks at me sideways, as if estimating how far, how much farther I’ll go in what we both know, surely, is base treachery.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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