1
as in assessment
an opinion on the nature, character, or quality of something
the teacher's estimation of her student's scientific aptitude proved to be well-founded when he won a national science award
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2
as in estimate
the act of placing a value on the nature, character, or quality of something
I may have been a little too hasty in my estimation of his musical abilities
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3
as in respect
a feeling of great approval and liking
a show business superstar who enjoys the estimation of fans and fellow performers alike
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Recent Examples of estimation
In his estimation, Keder said, the bill was crafted carefully and takes relevant research into account.
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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
That estimation comes seven years earlier than what the CBO estimated in its 30-year population outlook released last year.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2025
But until the Chiefs are knocked off in their quest for an unprecedented third consecutive Super Bowl title, Kansas City remains the choice to win in Vegas and in my estimation, too.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 24 Jan. 2025
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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
That estimation comes seven years earlier than what the CBO estimated in its 30-year population outlook released last year.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2025
But until the Chiefs are knocked off in their quest for an unprecedented third consecutive Super Bowl title, Kansas City remains the choice to win in Vegas and in my estimation, too.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimation
Noun
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Menendez brothers 'risk assessment' ordered by Newsom ahead of resentencing hearing.—
Fox News Staff,
Fox News,
1 Mar. 2025
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These participants, ranging from 20 to 27 years old, represented the top talent from their respective countries after a rigorous selection process involving pre-boot camp assessments in each country.—
Tarun Galagali,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank’s estimates for economic growth in the first quarter of 2025 were also revised on Friday to project a decline of 1.5%, rather than growth of 2.3%.—
John Towfighi,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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The initial estimate of the program's cost for adults aged 55 to 64 was $58.4 million but ended up costing the state $223.1 million, or 282 percent more.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Join 3 others in the comments View Comments The past several decades have seen Fuller’s contributions recognized in some respects.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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In this respect, a book that otherwise would be incredibly susceptible to the next piece of news that comes out tomorrow is slightly less susceptible to it.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
27 Feb. 2025
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Further, in order to start the statute of limitations (the time limit during which the IRS can challenge the return), appraisals must be included with the return.—
Ashley Case,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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The value of the improvements (exclusive of land value) must be evidenced by an appraisal or assessment and the construction of the home must be fully completed.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Conley sat down beside Dillingham after the tongue-lashing, delivering a more measured evaluation of what happened.—
Jon Krawczynski,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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The findings were confirmed recently by an independent evaluation commissioned by the state that has yet to be publicly released.—
Margaret Coker,
ProPublica,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Trump and Zelenskyy spoke politely, even with admiration, of each other for the first half hour of the meeting.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
arkansasonline.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Portman has previously spoken of her admiration for Dunham as a filmmaker and how she was inspired by her after seeing Tiny Furniture.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2025
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To say that Trump is overplaying America's hand with regard to Russia is an understatement.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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In this regard, the answer is clear: the White House and its party of one.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2025
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This culminated in the calculation of Starting Pitcher Grade Point Averages.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Following the erroneous announcement, reporters uncovered a flurry of caveats and calculations that led to the oversight and inflated the number.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Estimation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimation. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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