How to Use estimator in a Sentence

estimator

noun
  • Use a free tax estimator and make some projections about where your year end numbers will be.
    — Cyrus Purnell, Forbes, 15 Nov. 2021
  • Facebook’s reach estimator is out of whack with census data across the globe.
    — Lara O’Reilly, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2017
  • The highest-level estimator reasons about risk and figures out when to move fast and when to play it safe.
    — Jacek Krywko, Ars Technica, 3 Apr. 2024
  • This cost-to-go estimator map helps a robot make informed decisions on the fly.
    — Emily Matchar, Smithsonian, 13 Nov. 2019
  • The estimator goes over your finances, line by line, to give you a more accurate picture.
    — Susan Tompor, chicagotribune.com, 3 Oct. 2019
  • The estimator should explain the repairs and what the repair center will do.
    — Laura Daily, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2022
  • Her husband joined the company six years ago, working long hours as a foreman and project estimator.
    — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
  • And the under-estimator’s story is no longer the only story circling in your head.
    — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The estimator will take detailed notes, as well as pictures of the entire vehicle.
    — Laura Daily, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2022
  • And even fewer had ever used their insurer’s cost-estimator tool.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 5 Nov. 2019
  • If possible, have an estimator come to your home to do an inventory.
    — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 5 Dec. 2018
  • Then, interest rates spiked, builders stopped giving him work, and an estimator was botching bids and overtime.
    — Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Users can count their cans and bottles or simply use Sipzee's quick estimator to value their returnables.
    — Layla McMurtrie, Detroit Free Press, 4 June 2022
  • Many estimators cling to familiar tools.
    — Jon Stojan, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
  • During your home visit, the estimator will take measurements and discuss the project and best options for your budget range.
    — Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Your mind is hard-wired to give the under-estimator the power to overestimate any career challenge.
    — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • To arrange for an estimator to visit and evaluate your window frames, call a glass company.
    — Washington Post, 7 Dec. 2020
  • Patel turned to the egg freezing outcome estimator and saw just a 16 percent chance of a baby with a single egg.
    — Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
  • Not all price quotes online or over the phone are legitimate (or binding), and crooks are not likely to send an estimator to your home in advance.
    — Leah Napoliello, Houston Chronicle, 29 Apr. 2018
  • Sean Collins was hired as project estimator at Paul Davis of Orlando.
    — OrlandoSentinel.com, 19 June 2018
  • So, the under-estimator’s distortion isn’t the only story that rules.
    — Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 2 July 2022
  • Luisi, who works as an estimator for a flooring company, is fine with keeping YouTube a side hustle.
    — Andrew Burton, Rolling Stone, 9 Nov. 2022
  • Weisbecker, who works as an estimator for construction projects, apologized for his actions in a letter to the judge.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 June 2022
  • But don’t assume that all estimators from tree care companies can determine what’s wrong and prescribe the correct treatment.
    — Consumers’ Checkbook, SFChronicle.com, 3 Apr. 2020
  • There are project accountants, project managers, estimators, people in sales, and in purchasing.
    — Pat Maio, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
  • The company has a mobile app and a cost estimator website that allow members to see what in-network providers in their area charge for the procedures.
    — Andy Marso, kansascity.com, 8 May 2017
  • Pep talks, affirmations or an arm around your shoulder are good medicine to co-exist with your under-estimator’s oppression.
    — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The owner is the brand, the estimator, the closer, the quality control and the key relationship.
    — Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
  • Story editing is a form of self-talk that preempts your under-estimator from seizing control with its bludgeoning feedback.
    — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Emma Garza joins as a lead estimator and will provide management and leadership support in the pursuit of new projects.
    — Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2023

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