die Schätzungen
Translation
estimates, estimations, appraisals, valuations
Examples
Nach ersten Schätzungen ist der Schaden hoch.
According to initial estimates, the damage is high.
Ihre Schätzungen waren leider sehr ungenau.
Unfortunately, their estimates were very inaccurate.
Grammar Patterns
according to estimates by sb./sth. nach Schätzungen von+3 According to estimates by experts, the economy will grow.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Vermutung (assumption), die Prognose (forecast), die Bewertung (evaluation)
Etymology
From the verb 'schätzen' (to estimate, value), which is related to 'Schatz' (treasure). The idea is of assessing the value of a treasure.
Memory Tips
Think of estimating the value of a 'Schatz' (treasure). The words are closely related.