estimation
Americannoun
-
estimations
plural
-
judgment or opinion.
In my estimation the boy is guilty.
-
esteem; respect.
- Synonyms:
- veneration, honor, regard, appreciation
-
approximate calculation; estimate.
to make an estimation of one's expenditures.
noun
-
a considered opinion; judgment
what is your estimation of the situation?
-
esteem; respect
-
the act of estimating
Other Word Forms
Derived Forms
Inflected Forms
Nouns
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.
Vocabulary lists containing estimation
Much Ado About Nothing
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Expressions and Equations
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
In his post-IPO estimate of SpaceX’s value, New York University’s Aswath Damodaran wrote that “the estimation of TAM has been gamified by Silicon Valley, with bloated and patently unreachable numbers.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
Yes, in my personal estimation, making an entire batch of soup is easier than a dedicated vegetable-chopping session.
From Salon ● Sep. 22, 2026
“What’s wrong, in our estimation, is that it is too focused on the supply side,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
In the final estimation, then, “Primetime” isn’t a Chris Hansen hit piece.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
That drew a grin from Obsle—a quiet, approving grin that made me suddenly revise my estimation of the man.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
City lawmakers proposed lengthy exemptions, which led to meager revenue estimations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 2026
Many analysts have been less optimistic in their estimations.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 7, 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
Facial age estimations will be conducted by ID verification company Persona on the Roblox app, with images and video to be deleted "immediately" after processing.
From Barron's ● Nov. 19, 2025
By 1927 there were, in some estimations, at least a hundred thousand.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
