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
My own estimation of the value of this has diminished over time, however.
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Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
The possible downside of waiting was just too great in their estimation.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 13 May 2025
Some of the most popular platforms and biggest tech companies have been testing new age estimation methods this year.
—ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2025
Clearly, that second game has mattered little to the bookmakers’ estimations of this tie, as City are heavy favourites to qualify and odds-off to win in 90 minutes.
—Sam Tighe, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
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Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
The possible downside of waiting was just too great in their estimation.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 13 May 2025
Some of the most popular platforms and biggest tech companies have been testing new age estimation methods this year.
—ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2025
Clearly, that second game has mattered little to the bookmakers’ estimations of this tie, as City are heavy favourites to qualify and odds-off to win in 90 minutes.
—Sam Tighe, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimation
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In that assessment, the ODNI highlighted smuggling and drug cartels – and the fentanyl crisis in particular – as perhaps the top threat to U.S. security.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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The request for correction process is intended to correct errors, not to bias assessments to be more favorable to industry and to delay protective actions.—
H. Christopher Frey,
The Conversation,
5 June 2025
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An estimate from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimated that the bill would cut $723 billion from federal Medicaid spending and reduce the number of insured people by 7.6 million.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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The two-story, 135,000-square-foot expansion, designed by Generator Studio, will double the size of the facility and is expected to bring up to 1.5 million people through its doors annually, according to team estimates.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
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There’s already profound respect for what the Panthers have accomplished.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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That same year, the FDA further eased several conditions with respect to the prescribing and sale of mifepristone.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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However, while consumers were more positive about current business conditions than last month, their appraisal of current job availability weakened for the fifth consecutive month.—
Dan Gooding
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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Centered on the author’s experience with an élite team of firefighters, this analysis of California’s wildfires entwines an account of the state’s 2021 fire season with an appraisal of its record of fire suppression.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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After the plane landed safely, Priester was removed by Connecticut State Police and taken by ambulance to a local hospital for evaluation before he was arrested and charged.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2025
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The swimmer, later identified as Sean Barton, a visitor from New Mexico, received initial treatment at the scene before being transported to a nearby hospital for further evaluation.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2025
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The president’s support of Ukraine has been in question since before his reelection because of his vocal admiration for Putin — and after publicly shouting at Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his visit to the White House in February.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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His admiration for strongmen such as Putin, China’s Xi Jinping and El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele alarms observers.—
Daniel Treisman,
The Conversation,
3 June 2025
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June 2, 2025 With regard to the Liaoning's flight operations with fighter jets and helicopters, the Japan Joint Staff reported that between May 25 and 29, the Chinese aircraft carrier conducted a total of 260 takeoffs and landings while operating near Japan, Taiwan and the Philippines.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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The first item above gives a player margin for error with regard to the second item.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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However, the calculation was not indexed to inflation; therefore, after 5 decades, the calculation began affecting middle-income earners.—
Cindy McGhee,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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In addition to Bailey’s involvement with the report, the University of Missouri also performed calculations of the data that was included in the report.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2025
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“Estimation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimation. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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