best estimate
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The most accurate or reliable estimate possible based on available information.
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- Flight times in the brochure are based on our best estimate, and will be confirmed as soon as possible.
- Based on the current data, our best estimate for the project completion is late September.
- The accountant provided her best estimate of the company's quarterly earnings.
- Scientists have given their best estimate for the number of stars in the Milky Way.
- The doctor's best estimate for his recovery was six to eight weeks, but it could be longer.
- The contractor's best estimate for the roof repair was $5,000, including parts and labor.
- The insurance adjuster's best estimate of the damages was much lower than we expected.
- My best estimate is that we'll arrive around 7 PM, assuming traffic is light.
- The government's best estimate suggests that the new policy will create 50,000 jobs.
- We won't know the exact figures until next month, but we can give you our best estimate now.