estimation
noun
es·ti·ma·tion
ˌe-stə-ˈmā-shən 
Examples of estimation in a Sentence
This is not, in my estimation, an efficient use of our resources.
She went down in her supporters' estimation after she voted against the plan.
Planning the project requires careful cost estimation.
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If the maximum estimation is true, that would mean an additional 4,420,000 visits to fewer SSA offices every year.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
All rewards total estimations are net the annual fee.
—Brett Holzhauer, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2025
Olivia’s voice was as soothing as chamomile tea (in Coco’s estimation), whereas Nell served up a vocal that was less airy but no less appealing.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 10 Mar. 2025
And my estimation is that the swish rate on his non-3-jumpers is even higher.
—James L. Edwards Iii, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
All rewards total estimations are net the annual fee.
—Brett Holzhauer, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2025
Olivia’s voice was as soothing as chamomile tea (in Coco’s estimation), whereas Nell served up a vocal that was less airy but no less appealing.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 10 Mar. 2025
And my estimation is that the swish rate on his non-3-jumpers is even higher.
—James L. Edwards Iii, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Estimation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/estimation. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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estimation
noun
es·ti·ma·tion
ˌes-tə-ˈmā-shən
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