Idx | 1005 |
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Keyword | estimate |
Sub Entry Number | 1 |
Type of Sentence | ✗ |
Error Sentence | Her master's thesis was highly estimated and is now being prepared for publication. |
Correct Sentence | Her master's thesis was highly esteemed and is now being prepared for publication. |
Cloze Error Sentence | Her master's thesis was highly [[estimated]] and is now being prepared for publication. |
Cloze Sentence | Her master's thesis was highly [[esteemed]] and is now being prepared for publication. |
Cloze Answer | esteemed |
Choices | esteemed | estimated |
Explanation | estimate = calculate an amount or price without being exact: 'The police department estimates that the number of crimes will increase this year by about 15%.' 'At that point, the public sector deficit was estimated to be around £45 billion.' 'The population of Adelaide is estimated at 917,000.' be highly esteemed/thought of = be greatly admired, especially by a large number of people: 'In the world of fashion, his work is highly thought of.' |
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