The captain had a sudden awful thought. ”What’s the chance that they’ve detected the dilithium?” T’Vau said, “I can only estimate.” “Then do it.” T’Vau said, “Estimated probability one hundred percent.” Trofimov turned to stare at the Vulcan. “That’s your guess?” ”It is an estimate,” T’Vau said stiffly, “based on the level of Hecht radiation, and a standard survey of Klingon monitoring—” ″Your guess is that you’re certain,” Trofimov said, feeling slightly dizzy.
John M. Ford, How Much for Just the Planet?