estimate
verb (used with object)
to form an approximate judgment or opinion regarding the worth, amount, size, weight, etc., of; calculate approximately.
has been estimating
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present perfect progressiveof estimate (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Much of the conversation leading up to the release of “Solo” has been estimating how much of the film is Lord and Miller’s and how much is Howard’s.
From Washington Times ● May 17, 2018
The hardest part for me has been estimating how many calories I consume at each meal.
From Time Magazine Archive
