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
Our estimation of Guess Valuation stands at $17 per share, suggesting a potential 33% gain from current levels.
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Trefis Team, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
In McMann’s estimation, a lot went into that.
—Jonas Siegel, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
In your estimation, how much roster clean-up and rebuild await the new Jets GM?
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
In my estimation, this is where science should enter the fray, marrying with our sense of right and wrong.
—Ken Makin, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Jan. 2025
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Trefis Team, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
In McMann’s estimation, a lot went into that.
—Jonas Siegel, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
In your estimation, how much roster clean-up and rebuild await the new Jets GM?
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
In my estimation, this is where science should enter the fray, marrying with our sense of right and wrong.
—Ken Makin, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for estimation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimation
Noun
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The department did not respond to a request for comment but released a statement on Thursday saying the next round of NAEP assessments would still be held next year.—
Alec MacGillis,
ProPublica,
18 Apr. 2025
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The outlets reported that the New Mexico Department of Health's risk assessment findings included rodent feces in three garages, two casitas and three sheds.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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UnitedHealth — The stock plunged more than 19% after the insurer’s first-quarter results missed analysts’ estimates.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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Roughly 2,400 to 2,500 staff positions have been lost, according to a preliminary estimate by the National Parks Conservation Association, a nonprofit advocacy group.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Yet the score itself is treated with perfect respect.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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In these respects, an ESOP operates as a tax-free trust.—
Gerry Spitzer,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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For Black investors, who already face racial disparities in lending and appraisals, the hurdles are even higher.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
3 Apr. 2025
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In a hot market, appraisal gaps became commonplace in the most desirable neighborhoods and price points.—
TC Brown,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Two firefighters suffered minor injuries requiring evaluation, according to Silver.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
23 Apr. 2025
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Even so, the goodly nerds over at Virginia Tech have partnered with the Insurance Institute for Highways Safety (IIHS) to rate 238 bike helmets using the STAR evaluation system.—
Chris Cona,
ArsTechnica,
23 Apr. 2025
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In some ways, this is a good metaphor for the experience of Ramsey, of whom their co-star speaks with particular admiration.—
Fernanda Pérez Sánchez,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2025
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The product sold out within hours—prompting admiration, side-eyes, and curiosity in equal measure.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The move from Butler to Wiggins has been damaging in that regard.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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The draft does not set up in the Bengals’ favor in that regard, and analyzing their strategy to attack the positions could provide the storyline everyone ends up talking about with new coordinator Al Golden’s defense in August.—
Paul Dehner Jr.,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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With Adebayo in his way, Anunoby performed the calculations.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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Many borrowers have already incurred higher tax obligations by filing their taxes separately based on the assurance that their spouse’s income would be excluded from the payment calculation.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Estimation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimation. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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