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

• assessment
• appraisal
• estimate
• evaluation
• appraisement

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 your estimation, how has UCF athletics adjusted so far to the crazy worlds of NIL and the portal? — @MrEd315. —Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2025

In my estimation, 2,4-D might cause cancer in humans, but only at unrealistically high exposure levels. —Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025

The concept of smart cities has risen in the estimation of urban planners of all descriptions around the world. —Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025

The robot's state estimation runs at 400 Hz, the control policy updates at 100 Hz, and the perception system operates at 60 Hz. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 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