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estimation

American  
[es-tuh-mey-shuhn] / ˌɛs təˈmeɪ ʃən /

noun

  1. judgment or opinion.

    In my estimation the boy is guilty.

  2. esteem; respect.

    Synonyms:
    veneration, honor, regard, appreciation

  3. approximate calculation; estimate.

    to make an estimation of one's expenditures.
estimation British  
/ ˌɛstɪˈmeɪʃən /

noun

  1. a considered opinion; judgment

    what is your estimation of the situation?

  2. esteem; respect

  3. the act of estimating

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Other Word Forms

  • preestimation noun
  • reestimation noun
  • self-estimation noun

Etymology

Origin of estimation

1325–75; Middle English estimacioun < Middle French < Latin aestimātiōn- (stem of aestimātiō ). See estimate, -ion

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