estimator
Britishnoun
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a person or thing that estimates
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statistics a derived random variable that generates estimates of a parameter of a given distribution, such as ̄X , the mean of a number of identically distributed random variables Xi. If ̄X is unbiased, ̄x , the observed value should be close to E ( Xi ) See also sampling statistic
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The age estimator sent some Spotify listeners into a tizzy over being declared decades older and, by some interpretations, perhaps not-so-cool.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025
However, the IRS estimator cautions that its estimator is not currently able to calculate the tax impact of overtime and tipped pay.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 21, 2025
Field, an estimator in the construction industry, consumed 10,000 calories during his record run, made up of carbohydrate-rich gels, chocolate, peanut butter and Turkish Delight.
From BBC • Oct. 8, 2024
In their paper, the team reports on their new "Chauhan Weighted Trajectory Analysis," which they developed to improve on the Kaplan-Meier estimator, the standard tool since 1959.
From Science Daily • Oct. 25, 2023
Fundamental Principles of Estimating By Henry P. Porter The estimator and his work; forms to use; general rules for estimating.
From The Uses of Italic A Primer of Information Regarding the Origin and Uses of Italic Letters by Hamilton, Frederick W. (Frederick William)
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