estimation

noun

es·​ti·​ma·​tion ˌe-stə-ˈmā-shən 

1

: judgment, opinion

a poor choice in my estimation

2

a

: the act of estimating something

b

: the value, amount, or size arrived at in an estimate

3

: esteem, honor

Synonyms

• appraisal
• appraisement
• assessment
• estimate
• evaluation
• fix
• judgment
• judgement
• value judgment

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Neil stands accused of activity that shocks our conscience, that ruins our previous estimation of his depth and art, because depth and art don’t excuse wrecking the lives of others. —Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 16 Feb. 2025

But in some observers’ estimation, this is the most talented squad that the U.S. has ever iced. —Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 14 Feb. 2025

In his estimation, Keder said, the bill was crafted carefully and takes relevant research into account. —James Watson, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2025

In your estimation, who’s getting re-signed, restructured and released with this new Jets regime? —Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing estimation

• point estimation
• re-estimation
• rise in someone's estimation

Kids Definition

estimation

noun

es·​ti·​ma·​tion ˌes-tə-ˈmā-shən 

1

: judgment sense 3, opinion

2

: estimate entry 2 sense 3

3

: esteem entry 1