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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
Given budget estimations don't include costly marketing and promotional expenses, the film still has a long way to go before passing into the black.
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
The 15% conundrum However, the CBO said that these estimations sat outside of the announcement that the president subsequently made about global tariff levels.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Again, these are rough estimations.
—Jerry Perez, The Drive, 25 Feb. 2026
With Junk Wax Era estimations in mind, there are a couple additional points worth noting.
—Corey Merriman, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
But a new twist in the company’s estimations of the total number of people watching television by medium is likely to result in a bigger cable audience overall.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Since the workout was a walkthrough, the injury statuses are participation estimations.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Dec. 2025
By most pundits’ estimations, Best Picture and Best Director are both his to lose.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 28 Nov. 2025
The potential range of spread projected by the CDC covers more of the United States; however, some of the states in its most recent estimations have not confirmed the presence of Aedes aegypti.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
The 15% conundrum However, the CBO said that these estimations sat outside of the announcement that the president subsequently made about global tariff levels.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Again, these are rough estimations.
—Jerry Perez, The Drive, 25 Feb. 2026
With Junk Wax Era estimations in mind, there are a couple additional points worth noting.
—Corey Merriman, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
But a new twist in the company’s estimations of the total number of people watching television by medium is likely to result in a bigger cable audience overall.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Since the workout was a walkthrough, the injury statuses are participation estimations.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Dec. 2025
By most pundits’ estimations, Best Picture and Best Director are both his to lose.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 28 Nov. 2025
The potential range of spread projected by the CDC covers more of the United States; however, some of the states in its most recent estimations have not confirmed the presence of Aedes aegypti.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimations
Noun
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Other assessments point to a milder rise in prices.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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Weirder still, these assessments are often correct.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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No one knows exactly how many protesters were killed, but estimates range from seven thousand to thirty thousand.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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But with the chances of a Fed rate cut later this year highly diminished now and, with the reality that a cut (if it is issued) is likely to be by just 25 basis points, these estimates are unlikely to change dramatically, either.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Apr. 2026
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His approval rating also declined with regards to the reduction of the cost of the government and returning America to its values.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Save copies of receipts, appraisals, or purchase records.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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April 1 is the deadline for your local chief appraiser to send appraisals for single-family homes, and thus when the clock starts on examining whether your home was appraised fairly and planning for what the year’s tax bill will be.—
Sasha Richie,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Since August, the clinic has provided 2,200 health screenings, including 3D mammograms, blood pressure evaluations and diabetes and cardiovascular testing.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Still, the driver's age is raising broader policy questions, as some residents are calling for stricter testing requirements for older drivers, including more frequent vision and driving evaluations.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Research that examines community perceptions can help scientists and public health officials design prevention programs that are both practical and acceptable to the people who live in tick-endemic areas.—
Emily Bache,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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Today, Waxman told me, what happens in the region profoundly shapes the security and perceptions of Jews in the diaspora.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Played on the show by Sarah Pidgeon, audiences on TikTok have gone into a frenzy with appreciations and tutorials showing how to style Besette staples like a white shirt, pencil skirt, and headband.—
Valentina Bottoni,
Vanity Fair,
13 Mar. 2026
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Brian LaCroix, restaurant operator at Chick-fil-A, said the fast food chain will no longer be offering the military appreciations special.—
Rosanna Fraire,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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All decisions of the judges regarding this Promotion are final and binding in all respects.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Mark Conrad, 63, stood outside the funeral home Tuesday morning in his white officer cap to pay his respects.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Estimations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimations. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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