Schätzwert

estimated value, estimate

noun SHETS-vayrt Rare

Usage Note

Schätzwert = an approximated numerical value when the exact figure is unavailable: laut Schätzwerten liegen die Kosten bei 500 Euro. Used in statistics, valuations, and colloquial estimation.

Examples

"Die Behörde nannte einen Schätzwert von 200 Millionen Euro Schaden."

Natural Translation

The authority cited an estimated value of 200 million euros in damage.

Literal Translation

The authority named an estimated-value of 200 million euro damage.

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