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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Take back control of your brain with a proper assessment and plan.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
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 company also lifted its full-year earnings outlook, but maintained revenue estimates.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
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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Turner filed a bill aimed at mandating annual appraisals that made it out of the House, but stalled in the Senate.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2025
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The University will obtain two independent appraisals to help guide setting a market value for the property.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
6 June 2025
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Marine units pulled three people from the water while 19 others swam to shore on Hart Island before they were transported by Coast Guard, police and fire department units to nearby City Island to receive further medical evaluation at a hospital.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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The new parenting plan included a psychiatric evaluation for Travis Decker, mandatory mental health counseling, and a domestic violence evaluation, according to court documents.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
8 June 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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This likely played into Israel’s calculations, too.—
Javed Ali,
The Conversation,
13 June 2025
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Gone are the days of just blueprints, prototypes and calculations, as engineering now revolves around efficiency, speed and precision in a world where technology is rapidly changing.—
Srinivasa Rao Bittla,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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“Estimation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimation. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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