Estimating Measurements

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What is estimation?

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Estimation is making a good guess about a number or measurement without measuring it exactly.

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What is a centimeter?

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A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system. There are 100 centimeters in a meter.

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What is an inch?

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An inch is a unit of length in the customary system. There are 12 inches in a foot.

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What is a foot?

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A foot is a unit of length in the customary system, equal to 12 inches.

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What is a yard?

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A yard is a unit of length in the customary system, equal to 3 feet.

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How long is a typical ant?

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A typical ant is about 1 centimeter long.

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How long is a fork?

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A typical fork is about 6 inches long.

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How long is a bicycle?

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A typical bicycle is about 4 feet long.

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How long is a broom?

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A typical broom is about 4 feet long.

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How long is a toothbrush?

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A typical toothbrush is about 8 inches long.