estimate
verb (used with object)
to form an approximate judgment or opinion regarding the worth, amount, size, weight, etc., of; calculate approximately.
is estimating
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present progressiveof estimate (3rd person singular).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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SpaceX, which aims to debut in June and is estimating a public net worth of nearly $2 trillion, will not be like any other ticker.
From Slate ● May 15, 2026
Wall Street is estimating the company will post EPS of $3.24 on revenue of $51.02 billion in 2026.
From Barron's ● Jan. 20, 2026
Wall Street is estimating $3.04 in adjusted earnings per share on $10.91 billion in revenue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 3, 2025
He is estimating a revenue loss of about $75 million for the third quarter, and for the full $450 million impact to hit in the fourth quarter.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2025
"Who is estimating you, in a corner at home?" said Mr. de Saussure.
From Daisy in the Field by Susan Warner
