estimation

noun

es·​ti·​ma·​tion ˌe-stə-ˈmā-shən How to pronounce estimation (audio)
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

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.
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Well, at least that’s Noel’s estimation. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025 Or a man, in my estimation, who is the soul of American music. Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025 By her estimation, there are about a dozen rotisserie restaurants across the New York City area operated by members of her extended family. Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2025 At the time, Netflix reported its viewership metrics differently, so that’s a rough estimation based on the 300M hours viewed that the streamer touted for the series. Katie Campione, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for estimation

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of estimation was in the 14th century

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“Estimation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/estimation. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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estimation

noun
es·​ti·​ma·​tion ˌes-tə-ˈmā-shən How to pronounce estimation (audio)

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