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in estimated
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "in estimated" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It may be intended to refer to an estimation, but it lacks proper context and structure. Example: "The costs are in estimated figures, but we need the final numbers for accuracy."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
News & Media
Science
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Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
60 human-written examples
The campaign said she had paid $587,000 in estimated federal income taxes for 2003 and $162,777 in estimated state and local income taxes.
News & Media
The Giver opened in fifth place at the US box office this weekend, with $12.8m in estimated receipts.
News & Media
A spokesman for Official Payments said New York State expects to have $5.2 billion in estimated tax payments this year.
News & Media
"Just Like Heaven" (DreamWorks), starring Reese Witherspoon, right, and Mark Ruffalo, took in $16.5 million in estimated ticket sales.
News & Media
That was a 70.3percentt drop in estimated advertising revenue, from a reported $3.4 million, to $1 million.
News & Media
Table 3 Sensitivity analysis of error in estimated sensor orientation.
Not because New York State shouldn't try to collect the $50 million in estimated uncollected sales taxes owed to it.
News & Media
Adobe said that its $2.72 billion in estimated spend online on Black Friday showed growth of 14%.
News & Media
Differences in estimated daily fibre and micronutrient intake were compatible with the design.
Science
This finding calls for carefully designing empirical investigations of news shocks in estimated DSGE models.
Science
On the $160 million in estimated gross profits, we apply a 30% tax rate.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When describing approximated figures, use "estimated" as an adjective directly modifying the noun (e.g., "estimated cost") instead of using the phrase "in estimated".
Common error
Avoid using "in estimated" before nouns. It's grammatically awkward. Instead, rephrase to use "estimated" as a direct adjective or use alternative phrases like "according to estimates".
Source & Trust
84%
Authority and reliability
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Real-world application tested
Linguistic Context
The phrase "in estimated" functions as a prepositional modifier, attempting to specify that a following noun is related to an estimation. However, this phrasing is grammatically awkward and not standard English. Ludwig AI flags it as incorrect.
Frequent in
Science
36%
News & Media
56%
Formal & Business
0%
Less common in
Encyclopedias
0%
Wiki
0%
Reference
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while the phrase "in estimated" appears frequently across news, media, and scientific contexts, it is grammatically incorrect and should be avoided. Ludwig AI identifies it as flawed. The intended meaning—to indicate an approximated value—can be better conveyed through alternatives like "estimated cost", "as estimated", or "according to estimates". Prioritize clear and grammatically correct phrasing for effective communication.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
as estimated
This alternative changes the preposition, focusing on the act of estimating itself.
according to estimates
This option restructures the sentence to highlight the source of the estimation.
based on estimations
This focuses on the foundation or the basis of the calculations.
from estimated values
It emphasizes the numerical aspect of the estimation.
with estimated
This alternative provides a different prepositional approach, focusing on inclusion.
approximately
This single-word alternative offers a concise way to express approximation.
roughly
Another single-word alternative for conveying approximation.
around
This option provides a simple and informal way to indicate approximation.
about
Similar to 'around', this offers an informal approximation.
close to estimated
This emphasizes the proximity to the estimated amount.
FAQs
How can I properly use the word "estimated" in a sentence?
Use "estimated" as an adjective directly before the noun you are approximating, such as "estimated cost" or "estimated value".
What's a more grammatically sound alternative to "in estimated"?
Alternatives include "as estimated", "according to estimates", or "based on estimations", depending on the context.
Is it correct to say "the value is in estimated"?
No, that phrasing is grammatically awkward. A better way to phrase it would be, "the "estimated value" is..." or "the value, as estimated, is...".
What's the difference between saying "estimated cost" and "cost in estimated"?
"Estimated cost" is the correct and concise way to describe an approximated cost. "Cost in estimated" is grammatically incorrect and doesn't clearly convey the intended meaning.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
84%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested