estimation
noun
es·ti·ma·tion
ˌe-stə-ˈmā-shən 
Synonyms
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
He estimation was off a bit, but 13 years later, that premonition came true as Tyler delivered an electric Saturday night set, a full circle moment for one of hip hop’s most dynamic artists.
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Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2024
Current estimation of methane loss likely represents a severe underestimation of the actual releases, Rabe said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2024
By his estimation, videos of the bathroom have more than 200 million views between Instagram and TikTok.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 28 Feb. 2024
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
Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2024
Current estimation of methane loss likely represents a severe underestimation of the actual releases, Rabe said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2024
By his estimation, videos of the bathroom have more than 200 million views between Instagram and TikTok.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 28 Feb. 2024
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
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estimation
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es·ti·ma·tion
ˌes-tə-ˈmā-shən
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