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
When the Online Safety Act comes into force in the U.K. on July 25, adult websites will have to introduce age verification and age estimation checks to prevent under-18s from watching pornography.
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David Phelan, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
In your estimation, how has UCF athletics adjusted so far to the crazy worlds of NIL and the portal? — @MrEd315.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2025
In my estimation, 2,4-D might cause cancer in humans, but only at unrealistically high exposure levels.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
The concept of smart cities has risen in the estimation of urban planners of all descriptions around the world.
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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David Phelan, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
In your estimation, how has UCF athletics adjusted so far to the crazy worlds of NIL and the portal? — @MrEd315.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2025
In my estimation, 2,4-D might cause cancer in humans, but only at unrealistically high exposure levels.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
The concept of smart cities has risen in the estimation of urban planners of all descriptions around the world.
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimation
Noun
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Pair leaderless group exercises with structured assessments.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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The study focused solely on older adults; the average age at baseline for the men and women was 74.3 years, with follow-up assessments at around eight years later.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 July 2025
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That was below the Dow Jones estimate of 235,000 and followed a stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report released last week.—
Lisa Kailai Han,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
10 July 2025
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Their portfolio also includes the venerable Slieve Donard, long the must-stay spot for golfers visiting Northern Ireland’s Royal County Down, by many estimates, the world’s greatest golf course period.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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At the heart of this movement is Alma Finca, a Mexican orange liqueur crafted with fresh, local ingredients and a deep respect for the land.—
Gina Pace,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Russia, on the other hand, is mainly viewed as a security risk, particularly in Europe where its yearslong war with Ukraine has raised concerns about respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
9 July 2025
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Yzerman’s appraisal of the market is revealing, though.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
29 June 2025
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Problem #2: Irrelevant Feedback Only 14% of employees believe their performance appraisal provides relevant and meaningful feedback, despite feedback being a cornerstone of leadership development curricula and an essential leadership skill.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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This systematic evaluation approach distinguishes startups that merely use AI from those that truly innovate with it.—
Pradeep Kumar Muthukamatchi,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Then, in 2023, Cook’s son James and a researcher named Ian Mertz blew it wide open, devising an algorithm that solved the tree evaluation problem using much less space than anyone thought possible.—
Ben Brubaker,
Wired News,
13 July 2025
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Just over a month ago, Trump and Elon Musk were exchanging mutual admiration.—
Jesse Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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On July 22, the sun will enter vivacious Leo, turning up the drama and cinematic flair, where the desire for attention and admiration skyrockets.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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The front office went out of its way to give the inside linebacker group a bit of a pass in regard to the team’s historically bad run defense.—
Mike Kaye
July 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 July 2025
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But prominent neighborhood leaders and Indianapolis City-County Council members support the bank, saying the ATM is just the tip of the iceberg with regard to its new partnerships in the area.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
8 July 2025
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As wages tend to rise over time, each new group of retirees raises the average benefit amount, since their benefit calculations typically reflect higher earnings.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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In its most recent calculation for costs, the Congressional Budget Office said the legislation will add some $3.3 trillion to deficits over the next decade.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
4 July 2025
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“Estimation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimation. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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