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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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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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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
Sear points to Lynn’s estimation of the IQ of Angola being based on information from just 19 people and that of Eritrea being based on samples of children living in orphanages.
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David Gilbert, WIRED, 24 Oct. 2024
This closeness is the mean estimation error; a model that has a very low estimation error (e.g., is about 5 percentage points off or less) would be very impressive.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
For this purpose, a kernel density estimation was applied to the study blocks, the results of which are consistent with the densities recorded in other Mayan archeological sites such as Oxpemul and Becan.
—Anna Lagos, WIRED, 30 Oct. 2024
Per a Forbes estimation, Vance’s main residence in Virginia is worth just under $2 million, and the total value of his real-estate holdings total about $4 million.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2024
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David Gilbert, WIRED, 24 Oct. 2024
This closeness is the mean estimation error; a model that has a very low estimation error (e.g., is about 5 percentage points off or less) would be very impressive.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
For this purpose, a kernel density estimation was applied to the study blocks, the results of which are consistent with the densities recorded in other Mayan archeological sites such as Oxpemul and Becan.
—Anna Lagos, WIRED, 30 Oct. 2024
Per a Forbes estimation, Vance’s main residence in Virginia is worth just under $2 million, and the total value of his real-estate holdings total about $4 million.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimation
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That being so, the AI age of warfare will be reduced primarily to an assessment not of an adversary’s capabilities but rather of its intentions and their strategic applications.Henry A. Kissinger, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
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Cruz confirms Joe’s on the flight to Dallas with an apt assessment of their new lioness, as well as a promising new mission plan through which to funnel her instincts.Andy Andersen, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
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The next Trump administration will potentially target between 11 and 14 million people and cost the U.S. upwards of $315 billion if fully realized, according to the council's estimates.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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Shares are expected to rise 42% over the next year, according to Morgan Stanley’s estimates.Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2024
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The Compact evinces a firm respect for scarce counter and fridge space.Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024
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John Thorrington was on the other side of the table, representing the players, and both men came away from the experience with respect for the other.Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2024
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Still, McCarthy acknowledged that the appraisal process could prove tricky when conducted by a deeply divided board that fails to come to a consensus about a superintendent’s performance.Richard Chumney, Connecticut Post, 1 Nov. 2024
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When reflecting on his visits, Finn lands on excessively generous appraisals of the state that tend to end with comparisons to other places.Will Peischel, Curbed, 7 Oct. 2024
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However, many human resource experts have been working to rebrand these year-end evaluations.Sean Manning, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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The program, which is not a degree-granting initiative, focuses on critical entrepreneurial tools, including opportunity evaluation, competitive analysis, and developing sustainable business models, according to the program’s website.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 21 Nov. 2024
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Wiley has long been explicit about the erotic aspects of his work and the often fine line that separates admiration and exploitation.Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
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Binoche took the stage and thanked the Thessaloniki Film Festival organizers and shared her admiration for Greece’s rich history.Zac Ntim, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
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Here are a few approaches that may help in this regard.Jay Sullivan, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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And in regard to the wolves and flowers, this unique interaction can’t be seen anywhere else in the world, Lai tells the New York Times.Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024
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There are hefty deferrals in the contract believed to be in the neighborhood of $60 million, so for luxury tax calculations, the value of the deal will be in the $160-165 million range.Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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In the calculations that led the researchers to their conclusions, a broad range of factors that could potentially influence cardiovascular health were accounted for, such as smoking, medication use, coffee and alcohol intake, mental health issues, shift work, and more.New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Estimation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimation. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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