estimatene

Estimatene is a noun used in Norwegian and, to a lesser extent, in related Scandinavian languages, meaning “the estimates.” It is the definite plural form of estimat, a loanword from French estimation, and it appears in contexts such as statistics, budgeting, forecasting, and research reporting.

Etymology and usage: Estimat traces to the French estimation via Latin aestimatio, reflecting its root in valuation and assessment. In Norwegian technical writing, estimat is used to denote a calculated or projected quantity. The definite plural takes forms such as estimaterne or estimatene, depending on dialect or stylistic convention, with both forms attested in published material.

In practice, estimatene refer to multiple calculated figures or projections produced by models or analyses and used in planning, validation, or comparison with actual results. Example sentences: “Estimaterne i budsjettet ble justert etter ny data.” “Estimatene i rapporten viste en konservativ tilnærming.” The exact spelling may vary by orthographic standard.

See also: Estimation, Estimate, Aestimatio.