The statistical data presented in her paper is of great use for us in estimating the frequency of the movement.
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Estimating
Synonyms for "estimating" (27 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (6)
Noun(5 words)
Strong matches (8)
Related words (13)
Verb(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: approximate, approximation, assess, budget estimate, calculating.
- Sentence evidence is available for estimating, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "estimating".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "estimating"
Keep "estimating" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "estimating" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "estimating", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "estimating" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
9 entriescognitive activityestimationevaluatemeasurementmental processnumerical quantityplanningstatistical inferencestatistical process
More specific
14 entriesBayesian estimateBayesian estimationbudget estimationcost estimationinterval estimateinterval estimationmaximum likelihood estimatemaximum likelihood estimationmethod of momentspoint estimatepoint estimationprobabilistic estimateresource estimationtime estimation
Collocations
16 entriesBayesian estimationestimating biasestimating errorestimating methodestimating modelestimating procedureestimating uncertaintyestimation biasestimation errorestimation methodestimation procedureestimator performanceinterval estimatemaximum likelihood estimationparameter estimationpoint estimate
Inflections
4 entriesDerivations
5 entriesSample sentences
4 total sentences available.
Tom is estimating how much money he'll need to finish the house.
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He is estimating how much money he'll need to finish the house.
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"We're estimating 14- to 16-plus billion doses of vaccine being available in 2022," added Udayakumar, who is founding director of the Duke Global Health Innovation Center and leads a team that tracks global vaccine production and distribution.
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "estimating"?
Closest matches include approximate, approximation, assess, budget estimate, calculating.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "estimating"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.