original estimate

Frequency: 7.010.2 per million words

The very first estimate before any changes were made.

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Examples (10)

  • The final cost of the renovation was double the original estimate.
  • The contractor's original estimate for the project was $10,000.
  • We need to review the original estimate to see where the costs increased.
  • Due to unexpected delays, the completion date is now six months beyond the original estimate.
  • His original estimate for the repair was quite accurate, much to our relief.
  • The client approved the original estimate, but later requested several changes.
  • Can you still find the paperwork with the original estimate?
  • The original estimate didn't include the cost of labor, which was a significant oversight.
  • Compared to the final invoice, the original estimate seems overly optimistic.
  • Sticking to the original estimate will be challenging, but we must try to avoid budget overruns.