estimates
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɛstəˌmeɪts// es·ti·mates
n. guesses or calculations about the size, value, or cost of something when you do not have the exact numbers yet.
n. approximate calculations or judgements regarding the value, amount, or size of something, typically based on incomplete data.
The builder gave us several estimates for the new roof.
Initial estimates suggest that the repairs will cost the city millions of dollars and take several months to complete.
While the preliminary estimates provided a useful baseline for the board, the actual expenditure exceeded the projected budget due to unforeseen fluctuations in the global supply chain.
Usage
Often used with the verbs 'provide', 'give', or 'revise'; frequently followed by the preposition 'for' or 'of'.