estimation
Americannoun
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estimations
plural
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judgment or opinion.
In my estimation the boy is guilty.
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esteem; respect.
- Synonyms:
- veneration, honor, regard, appreciation
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approximate calculation; estimate.
to make an estimation of one's expenditures.
noun
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a considered opinion; judgment
what is your estimation of the situation?
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esteem; respect
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the act of estimating
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Etymology
Origin of estimation
1325–75; Middle English estimacioun < Middle French < Latin aestimātiōn- (stem of aestimātiō ). See estimate, -ion
Explanation
The noun estimation refers to a judgment of the qualities of something or someone. In your estimation no boy will be good enough for your daughter. He could be the kindest and smartest person on the planet and you'd still find fault. The noun estimation has its Latin roots in aestimare, meaning "to value." One of the definitions for estimation is an approximate calculation of something's value. If you go to an auction, you can often review a catalog that will have an estimation of the value of each item for sale. Sometimes the items sell for more than the estimation and sometimes less. The auctioneer hopes there are many bids for the pair of stone lions, but if you're bidding, you hope you're the only one who wants them.
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By ElAttrache’s estimation, he has performed the operation between 50 and 75 times per year over his career — including the two he has done on Ohtani, one in 2018 and one in 2023.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
One unquestionable element is its success in raising the low estimation of Green Lantern created by a particularly clumsy movie, simply by imagining possibilities in much bigger terms.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
Chen's work included a study in December 2020 that looked at seismic data recorded across Asia, including China, to improve methods for nuclear-test monitoring and yield estimation.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
Coming off a ton of momentum in the second half of last year, age estimation put the brakes on user metrics growth, and Roblox’s outlook suggested the pain would drag on.
From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026
Roli told me what to guess for Mr. Dixon’s boring estimation jar, so I drop in my prediction, knowing I’ll win all the candy com at the end of the festival.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
Forbes’ estimations were calculated based on interviews with agents, lawyers, managers, executives, and other experts and did not take into consideration any shows that were broadcast live, only distributed on YouTube, or later syndicated.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
That goal was revised down from an initial target of more than 45 trillion won, but recent volatility in the company's shares make firm estimations difficult.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
The registrar only made countywide estimations, which includes a much larger pool than L.A. city voters who will decide the mayor’s race.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
The pair came away from the meeting with differing estimations on the progress toward guaranteeing a peace deal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 29, 2025
By 1927 there were, in some estimations, at least a hundred thousand.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
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