estimation

noun

es·​ti·​ma·​tion ˌe-stə-ˈmā-shən 

1

: judgment, opinion

a poor choice in my estimation

2

a

: the act of estimating something

b

: the value, amount, or size arrived at in an estimate

3

: esteem, honor

Synonyms

• appraisal
• appraisement
• assessment
• estimate
• evaluation
• fix
• judgment
• judgement
• value judgment

Examples of estimation in a Sentence

This is not, in my estimation, an efficient use of our resources.

She went down in her supporters' estimation after she voted against the plan.

Planning the project requires careful cost estimation.

Recent Examples on the Web

There is also huge uncertainty—as is clear from the vast range in Epoch’s estimations—about the exact trajectory. —David Meyer, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2024

Many companies will also likely have to outsource the estimation and quantification of emissions and climate risks to third-party companies, where there have been concerns about higher costs, conflicts of interest and greenwashing. —Sehoon Kim, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2024

Similar to recalls, EV battery size has traditionally been based on estimations. —Mayank Sikaria, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024

By one estimation, the films have grossed about $600 million if adjusted for inflation, making Camp one of the most successful indie filmmakers of all time. —Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Mar. 2024

By my estimation, this pattern started about two years ago and is now damn near a phenomenon. —Annie Blay, Allure, 6 Mar. 2024

In our estimation, nowadays, the best WFH gear allows a fair bit of flexibility. —Kyle Barr / Gizmodo, Quartz, 27 Feb. 2024

So Minnesota has more than one-third of the number of people incarcerated in its prisons, but Roy’s estimation really wasn’t far off. —Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2024

The chances of a recession in the United States and the world economy have diminished, the International Monetary Fund said in its latest estimation. —Jeff Sommer, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing estimation

• point estimation
• re-estimation
• rise in someone's estimation

Kids Definition

estimation

noun

es·​ti·​ma·​tion ˌes-tə-ˈmā-shən 

1

: judgment sense 3, opinion

2

: estimate entry 2 sense 3

3

: esteem entry 1