give (sb) an approximation

Frequency: 6.88.1 per million words

to provide someone with an estimate

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Examples (10)

  • Can you give me an approximation of the total cost?
  • The contractor gave us a rough approximation of the project timeline.
  • The scientist will give the committee an approximation of the experiment's outcome.
  • Based on the current data, I can only give you a broad approximation.
  • Could you give us an approximation of how many people will attend?
  • He was reluctant to give an approximation without seeing all the figures.
  • The system can give you an approximation of your potential earnings.
  • Before we proceed, please give the client an approximation of the delivery date.
  • They gave me a verbal approximation, but I'm waiting for the official quote.
  • We were asked to give an approximation of the resources needed.