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
Her job was, in her estimation, a relic of a different time — the business no longer relies on broadcast network casting directors to discover talent through global searches and talent holding deals.
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Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025
More than 100,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colon cancer this year, according to estimations by the American Cancer Society (ACS).
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 10 July 2025
He's released 50 songs in the past three years, and in his estimation, has 10 times more currently saved on his iPhone.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 4 July 2025
By the middle of the 20th century, Cold War paranoias about left-wing movements, spurred by the revolution in Cuba, led to, in Grandin’s estimation, 16 U.S.-aided regime changes from 1961 to 1969—including one in El Salvador, which put that country on the slippery slope to civil war.
—Carolina A. Miranda, The Atlantic, 30 June 2025
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Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025
More than 100,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colon cancer this year, according to estimations by the American Cancer Society (ACS).
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 10 July 2025
He's released 50 songs in the past three years, and in his estimation, has 10 times more currently saved on his iPhone.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 4 July 2025
By the middle of the 20th century, Cold War paranoias about left-wing movements, spurred by the revolution in Cuba, led to, in Grandin’s estimation, 16 U.S.-aided regime changes from 1961 to 1969—including one in El Salvador, which put that country on the slippery slope to civil war.
—Carolina A. Miranda, The Atlantic, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimation
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Furthermore, diagnoses were based on self-report rather than formal clinical assessment, and comorbid conditions were not evaluated.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Newsom previously requested the parole board conduct a comprehensive risk assessment investigation into whether the brothers could pose a risk to public safety should they be released.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Price is an estimate based on market factors (eg, Rashford’s contract length, the presence of Barcelona as the buyer); value is an intrinsic measure, based solely on Rashford’s existing ability, assessed by TFG.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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To be offered by Gooding Christie’s at the Pebble Beach auction across 15 and 16 August, and with an estimate in excess of $20,000,000, the Ferrari is one of the most significant classic cars of all time, and for interested buyers may well represent a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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This would mean, unless and until the issue is resolved by the Supreme Court or Congress, legal rights of consumers, businesses and online content providers with respect to data sharing are different in different parts of the country.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
21 July 2025
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Amid widespread concern about social injustices across the U.S. in 2020, both the Washington Redskins and Cleveland Indians decided to change their controversial names out of respect for Native Americans.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
21 July 2025
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If this appraisal had been conducted before Stover’s death, what potential reasons would someone involved in the appraisal process have for lying about any of the information in this document?—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
15 July 2025
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Hold regular career development conversations, not just at annual appraisals.—
London Business School,
Forbes.com,
14 July 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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Rock musician Paul Stanley of KISS, rapper and actor Ice T, and rock band Pixies all shared messages of admiration and grief.—
Kate Nalepinski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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Others shared words of encouragement and admiration for Savage.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Is there a rule of thumb in regards to doing this conversion?—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 July 2025
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There was, however, some drama in regards to the second show, and how the multiple performances came about.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
19 July 2025
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The Suns' calculation with Beal was somewhat different than the Bucks' with Lillard.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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The tallies of known dead animals and the calculations of missing breeders at colonies are heartbreaking, but there’s a third number that’s more distressing: the number of invisible deaths.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
15 July 2025
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“Estimation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimation. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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