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as in assessments
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 estimates
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 regards
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 estimations
Plenty of Reddit users were amazed by the rare find, and many offered their estimations for what its real value could in fact be.
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Alyce Collins, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
These estimations would be heavily impacted by how high the detonation takes place.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
By some estimations, the tiny island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe is at the center of the world.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
For example, some would say candidates needed statistical intuition, while others said candidates needed to make intuitive estimations.
—Shiran Danoch, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Predictive analytics will provide estimations about candidate availability and rates.
—Jon Younger, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Alyce Collins, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
These estimations would be heavily impacted by how high the detonation takes place.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
By some estimations, the tiny island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe is at the center of the world.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
For example, some would say candidates needed statistical intuition, while others said candidates needed to make intuitive estimations.
—Shiran Danoch, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Predictive analytics will provide estimations about candidate availability and rates.
—Jon Younger, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimations
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Initial assessments indicate at least seven structures destroyed and eight damaged, though further evaluations are pending, said Marrone, the Los Angeles County fire chief.Hanna Park, Robert Shackelford and Mary Gilbert, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The new legislation would mandate telcos to conduct annual assessments of their networks, documenting the results of those assessments and the detail of any changes that come about as a result.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Initial assessments indicate at least seven structures destroyed and eight damaged, though further evaluations are pending, said Marrone, the Los Angeles County fire chief.Hanna Park, Robert Shackelford and Mary Gilbert, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The team takes into account various data points, including school evaluations that show the severity of the child's disability, state and district assessments that show the student's academic progress, medical records and anecdotal data from the classroom.Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 8 Dec. 2024
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With Mars retrograde in Leo, you’re being pulled back into old philosophies and perceptions.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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By doubling down on Assad, the Kremlin leader went from zero to hero, at least in the geopolitical war of perceptions.Nathan Hodge, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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An engaged workforce is vital for driving customer experience strategy—those who feel valued are more likely to create positive and lasting impressions on customers.Anna Convery-Pelletier, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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But with her spot-on impressions of her mother’s southern drawl, her exaggerated pantomiming skills and her impeccable sense of timing, the minutiae of everyday life is spun into comedy gold.Them, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Estimations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimations. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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