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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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
I’m no crowd estimator, but I’ll put it this way: It felt like one million people.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 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
This cost estimator works for room additions just as it does for a new home.
From Seattle Times • May 6, 2024
Thus no critic or estimator of the value of conduct can confine himself to the actor's animus alone, apart from the other elements of the performance.
From Varieties of Religious Experience, a Study in Human Nature by James, William
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