estimation
noun
es·ti·ma·tion
ˌe-stə-ˈmā-shən 
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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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
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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
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