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

In addition to the mapping effort, the USGS used artificial intelligence and machine-learning techniques to improve data modeling and resource estimation speed. —Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025

From there every image quantitatively produces a biological age estimation that is generated the same way every time, regardless of a clinician’s experience level, fatigue or unconscious assumptions. —Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 22 May 2025

In Pacioretty’s estimation, NHL teams were more willing to hand opportunities to younger players in the summer. —Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 2 May 2025

Then, there are the changes in inputs and materials, which represent the biggest opportunity for slashing eco-impacts in FIF’s estimation, given that a single pair of shoes can contain 60 components. —Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 4 June 2025

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

Rhymes for estimation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

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