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estimation

[es-tuh-mey-shuhn] / ˌɛs təˈmeɪ ʃən /


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By her own estimation, Vonn is as fit as she’s ever been.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

But the law leaves "significant gaps", Snapchat said, arguing that age estimation technology was only accurate to within two to three years.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

People with the "pancreatic-predominant" pattern showed a proton density fat fraction -- an MRI marker that provides a precise estimation of fat concentration in tissue -- of about 30 percent in the pancreas.

From Science Daily • Jan. 28, 2026

Wrestling the score into shape took 10 weeks of daily work, by Safdie’s estimation, an unusually long commitment for a director with other post-production duties and a young family.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2025

He knew he was reeling down in Mary’s estimation and he wanted her to love him and to admire him.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck