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
Needless to say, there is nothing little about Bill, except, perhaps, his estimation of humankind.
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Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
His estimation of Los Angeles (shot partially in Shanghai) is a bit too optimistic, with a fuller skyline and clean, efficient public transportation.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 28 Feb. 2025
The willingness of Washington’s Arab friends to resist Iran has varied and depends on their estimation of U.S. reliability.
—Elliott Abrams, Foreign Affairs, 7 Feb. 2025
Other Trump critics are worried about the humanitarian impact of cutting aid programs—Newsweek has reported on an AIDS foundation's estimation that more than 100,000 babies could be born with HIV as a result of Trump's freeze.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
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Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
His estimation of Los Angeles (shot partially in Shanghai) is a bit too optimistic, with a fuller skyline and clean, efficient public transportation.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 28 Feb. 2025
The willingness of Washington’s Arab friends to resist Iran has varied and depends on their estimation of U.S. reliability.
—Elliott Abrams, Foreign Affairs, 7 Feb. 2025
Other Trump critics are worried about the humanitarian impact of cutting aid programs—Newsweek has reported on an AIDS foundation's estimation that more than 100,000 babies could be born with HIV as a result of Trump's freeze.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimation
Noun
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This assessment argues that the impact of tariff levels perhaps rising to a level not seen in a century could lead to supply chain dislocation.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Pochettino’s assessment now places the spotlight directly on a group of players who are less than 15 months from taking part in a home World Cup.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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Corporate news Nike topped analysts' estimates for earnings and revenue in the company's fiscal third-quarter, but sales in the final three months of its year are expected to be much worse than expectations.—
Medora Lee,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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But the winning bid, at $34,375, actually came under the $40,000+ estimate for the sale.—
Michael Kan,
PCMAG,
21 Mar. 2025
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With all respect to the opening round, this is where things get real and when March goes mad.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Ai takes an innovative approach, modernizing the production in multiple respects.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2025
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This should include not only information about the collectible itself—such as appraisals, condition reports, and storage details—but also metadata related to the DAO, including token IDs, governance protocols, and relevant smart contract terms.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Over the course of the season’s first few episodes, the press has offered many (so many) appraisals of the contents of these beautiful actresses’ mouths.—
Valerie Monroe,
Allure,
28 Mar. 2025
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For years, James Cook tinkered with a catalytic approach to the tree evaluation problem in his spare time.—
Ben Brubaker,
Wired News,
30 Mar. 2025
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The evaluation criteria for judging includes: Design & Aesthetics / Creativity & Boldness / Details & Finishings / Complexity & Complications / Technical Innovation.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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By this point, Sui is laughing at the abundance of admiration being lavished on her.—
Jae-Ha Kim,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2025
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Lee has expressed admiration for artists in our gallery’s roster, in particular Phyllida Barlow and Louise Bourgeois, and points of connection within our program.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Those occasions aren’t going away, but jewelry brands face cross-currents in that regard.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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When playing outdoors, there are many choices in regards to the color of the lens.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2025
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White House officials said the calculations came from the Council of Economic Advisers.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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By the Budget Lab’s calculations, the top 1% of earners owe 28% of all unpaid taxes.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Estimation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimation. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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