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as in assessment
an opinion on the nature, character, or quality of something
the teacher's estimation of her student's scientific aptitude proved to be well-founded when he won a national science award
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as in estimate
the act of placing a value on the nature, character, or quality of something
I may have been a little too hasty in my estimation of his musical abilities
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as in respect
a feeling of great approval and liking
a show business superstar who enjoys the estimation of fans and fellow performers alike
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Recent Examples of estimation
But that estimation, The New York Times reported, has grown tremendously.
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Mike Stunson, USA Today, 12 May 2026
In his estimation, on-field success is the single largest driver of long-term enterprise value for sports teams.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2026
In his estimation, a recurring disbelief in the possibility of new technologies causes individuals to react in fear rather than appreciation when confronted by the new.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
In Trent’s estimation, those at the federal level aren’t listening enough to small business owners, with many of the administration’s policies aimed at enriching large corporations.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
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Mike Stunson, USA Today, 12 May 2026
In his estimation, on-field success is the single largest driver of long-term enterprise value for sports teams.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2026
In his estimation, a recurring disbelief in the possibility of new technologies causes individuals to react in fear rather than appreciation when confronted by the new.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
In Trent’s estimation, those at the federal level aren’t listening enough to small business owners, with many of the administration’s policies aimed at enriching large corporations.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimation
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California’s current public health monitoring protocol includes daily temperature checks, assessment for any symptoms consistent with hantavirus, and direction to modify activities as necessary.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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States would retain authority over scope of practice, supervision rules, and enforcement, but could not impose duplicative competency assessments.—
Alon Bergman,
STAT,
11 May 2026
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Mosaic reported adjusted earnings of 5 cents per share, well below an LSEG estimate of 24 cents per share.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
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Jeff Bezos, the fourth richest person in the world, whose net worth reached $224 billion in 2026, according to Forbes’ estimates, founded Amazon in 1994 as an online bookstore.—
Roy Stephen Canivel,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
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Hamilton may face Senate scrutiny over his lack of experience leading an emergency management agency, though his defense of FEMA’s federal role has earned respect among disaster management professionals.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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By bringing collective bargaining to these spaces, IATSE is helping set standards for fair pay, safety and respect as the industry continues shifting and adopting new distribution models.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
11 May 2026
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Sellers may additionally be assuaged by having greater certainty a deal will actually go through, which is why limiting or waiving contingencies, such as for a home inspection or appraisal, can boost your odds.—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
8 May 2026
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Be ready to address appraisal gaps.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 May 2026
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On the one hand, background checks and psychological evaluations could help weed out individuals with questionable motives.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Her evaluation of the experience?—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
11 May 2026
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Bell and Ford earned admiration for their entrepreneurial acumen and foresight.—
Olivier Sylvain,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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Bennahmias has long been vocal about his admiration for Swatch and has publicly praised the MoonSwatch for making high-end watchmaking feel accessible and fun.—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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So, yes, there likely will be chatter in that regard should the Cavaliers fall short with their current build.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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In this regard, said one of the influencers, an Israeli-American named Miriam Strauss, the boos are actually in dialogue with Bettan.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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Now, the farmer is running the calculations.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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Often referred to as the next frontier of computing, quantum computers are being sought to complete calculations that are impossible for classical computers.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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“Estimation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimation. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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