estimate
verb (used with object)
to form an approximate judgment or opinion regarding the worth, amount, size, weight, etc., of; calculate approximately.
are estimating
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present progressiveof estimate.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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That commentary suggests the risk to September jobs could be higher than what analysts are estimating.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 27, 2026
The company, which is home to cable networks CNBC, MS NOW and E!, on Thursday said it now expects annual revenue to be $6.2 billion to $6.45 billion, while analysts are estimating $6.41 billion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
"We are estimating around 400,000 homes that could benefit from this law," interim leader Delcy Rodriguez said earlier Monday, describing a "win-win" situation for tenants and property owners.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
Manufacturers are estimating an increase over the coming weeks, he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2025
“They are estimating nine million at the last count,” my father said.
From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri
