initially estimate
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To make a first estimate at the beginning.
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- The project cost was initially estimated at $50,000.
- We initially estimated the completion time at six months.
- The damage was initially estimated to be minimal.
- Scientists initially estimated the population at 2,000 individuals.
- The company initially estimated sales would reach one million units.
- Researchers initially estimated the age of the fossil at 65 million years.
- The construction team initially estimated the building height at 300 feet.
- Economists initially estimated inflation would remain below 3%.
- The survey team initially estimated the area to be 500 square miles.
- Engineers initially estimated the bridge's load capacity at 10,000 tons.