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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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
Track the fire size and containment estimations on the fires currently burning throughout the state:
California officials continue updating the areas impacted by evacuation orders and warnings.
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Matt Stiles, CNN, 8 Jan. 2025
And the focus on getting a cease-fire, a hostage agreement was what was, in our estimation, the quickest and most durable way to get an end.
—Lulu Garcia-Navarro, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
Global All Stars was, by my estimation, a colossal failure.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025
By our estimation 24 rose to the top, landing on Vogue's best dressed of the year list.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
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Matt Stiles, CNN, 8 Jan. 2025
And the focus on getting a cease-fire, a hostage agreement was what was, in our estimation, the quickest and most durable way to get an end.
—Lulu Garcia-Navarro, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
Global All Stars was, by my estimation, a colossal failure.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025
By our estimation 24 rose to the top, landing on Vogue's best dressed of the year list.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimation
Noun
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Sorkin’s assessment is supported by a funny scene with Bradley Whitford’s Josh Lyman.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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The properties are often in foreclosure over unpaid condo assessments or fees.—
Ben Wieder and,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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That means the cost for a professional to come to your home and inspect your unit (anywhere from $150 to $500, Consumer Reports estimates) can pay off in the long run.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
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The latest cost estimate for the Red Line, up from $770 million to $1.38 billion, includes the expense of reimbursing Charlotte for the purchases with sales tax revenue.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Jan. 2025
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This fosters collaboration and respect for the CEO’s broader vantage point.—
Chiara Alzati,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Similarly, Chandelier of Gruene emphasizes the importance of respect, noting that a wedding is not an opportunity for personal agendas or business dealings, as the day is meant to celebrate the couple getting married.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The bank will start the underwriting process, which will include an appraisal on the home and a title search.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2025
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Krulik said applicants send in images of items for appraisal and get a ticket, but in-person viewing is necessary to determine if an artwork isn’t a reproduction or an oleograph, a print textured to resemble an oil painting.—
Karen K. Ho,
ARTnews.com,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The Carolina Panthers are in the middle of the evaluation phase of the NFL draft process.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2025
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Officials said the pilot was safe and taken to Bassett Army Hospital for further evaluation.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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But what makes our own effort worthy of admiration is not the perfection of the first try, but the effort of pushing into uncomfortable territory, and by trying over and over again, despite the stumble and failure!—
Nathan Furr,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Her passion for the craft, relentless work ethic and unflappable demeanor have enabled her to win the trust, respect and admiration of our talent and network partners.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The order also calls on the Director of National Intelligence to do the same with regard to the intelligence community.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
TIME,
21 Jan. 2025
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The Thunder are even better-positioned than the Cavs in that regard.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Western intelligence agencies have been reluctant to disclose their internal calculations of Ukrainian casualties for fear of undermining an ally.—
Anatoly Kurmanaev,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Goldman Sachs estimates across-the-board tariffs on Canada and Mexico — excluding China from its calculations — will result in a 0.7% increase in core prices and a 0.4% hit to gross domestic product.—
Hakyung Kim,
CNBC,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Estimation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimation. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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