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
These eyes and ears on the ground are then tasked with writing a summary that includes GPS locations and estimations of damage and strength, which may require consultation with weather service experts, according to the agency.
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Phil Helsel, NBC News, 16 Mar. 2025
If the maximum estimation is true, that would mean an additional 4,420,000 visits to fewer SSA offices every year.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
All rewards total estimations are net the annual fee.
—Brett Holzhauer, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2025
Olivia’s voice was as soothing as chamomile tea (in Coco’s estimation), whereas Nell served up a vocal that was less airy but no less appealing.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 10 Mar. 2025
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Phil Helsel, NBC News, 16 Mar. 2025
If the maximum estimation is true, that would mean an additional 4,420,000 visits to fewer SSA offices every year.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
All rewards total estimations are net the annual fee.
—Brett Holzhauer, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2025
Olivia’s voice was as soothing as chamomile tea (in Coco’s estimation), whereas Nell served up a vocal that was less airy but no less appealing.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimation
Noun
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Patients will receive an assessment from a licensed clinician within 30 minutes after arriving.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2025
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Gleick has studied the military’s strategy for decades and maintains a timeline of dozens of the department’s intelligence and defense assessments of climate change.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Today, the White House provided their official analysis, which included estimates of an additional $4.1 trillion in revenue, relative to CBO's projection if the tax cuts expire.—
Hans Nichols,
Axios,
4 Apr. 2025
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Now, a foreign company shipping goods to the U.S. will pay a weighted average tariff of 18.8%, according to a Goldman Sachs analysis, or higher by some other estimates.—
Laurent Belsie,
Christian Science Monitor,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Whether leading a team, negotiating a deal, managing conflicts or mentoring someone, always treat others with respect and empathy.—
Nuno Fernandes,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Infused in all of these practices is the conviction that children are not lesser proto-adults, but fellow beings worthy of respect and agency regardless of their behavior.—
Gail Cornwall,
The Atlantic,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This should include not only information about the collectible itself—such as appraisals, condition reports, and storage details—but also metadata related to the DAO, including token IDs, governance protocols, and relevant smart contract terms.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Over the course of the season’s first few episodes, the press has offered many (so many) appraisals of the contents of these beautiful actresses’ mouths.—
Valerie Monroe,
Allure,
28 Mar. 2025
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Implement Mechanisms to Curb Excessive Tenure – Encourage board refreshment and accountability through tools like mandatory retirement ages, term limits, and annual 360-degree director evaluations.—
Committee of 200,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The panel members were afforded time between each interview to review their notes before entering their grades and evaluations.—
Adam Jahns,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Trump, in his first term, expressed a modicum of admiration while visiting what is affectionately called the Black Smithsonian.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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The matching tattoos aren't just a stamp of admiration for the number.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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It’s designed to not only be easy to hit drives with, but also playable right off the fairway grass – behaving more like a long fairway wood in that regard.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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So in that regard, Josh Christopher, Keshad Johnson and Isaiah Stevens likely will remain within the Heat’s realm at least through the early stages of the offseason.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2025
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White House officials said the calculations came from the Council of Economic Advisers.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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That duality between instinct and calculation is what gives the film its substance.—
Essence,
Essence,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Estimation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimation. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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