Put at

usgb
verb

To estimate or calculate something.

The total cost of the project is put at 2 million dollars.
Visual representation of "put at" - To estimate or calculate something

Often appears as...

  • put at risk
  • put at ease
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Context Clarity

Use 'put at' when discussing numbers or outcomes that aren't exact but are educated guesses.

Illustration for Context Clarity
The number of participants is put at around 100.
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Uncertain Estimates

'Put at' implies there is uncertainty, so it's more about approximation than precise calculation.

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The release date was put at late 2023.
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Unofficial Figures

Use 'put at' for unofficial or informal estimates, which can differ from the official or exact figures.

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Attendance was put at over 300, though official numbers were lower.
Visual representation of the word "Put at"

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