ESTIMATION Synonyms: 132 Similar and Opposite Words

estimation

noun

ˌe-stə-ˈmā-shən

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 In his estimation, the arrangement was going well. —

Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026 In my estimation, both are absent in Comey’s case. —

Wayne Unger, The Conversation, 4 June 2026 In Levinson’s estimation, that modern portrait should feel pretty funny. —

David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026 Tarasenko gladly did it, four times by Yurov’s estimation. —

Joe Smith, New York Times, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for estimation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimation

Noun

Hired for four years at a salary of $440,000, Carvalho quickly adopted a strategic plan that included detailed, regular review of a school’s test scores — from both the annual state tests and periodic district assessments.

— Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026
After Iran played to a draw Sunday at SoFi Stadium, its second of the World Cup in as many matches, the team’s coach began his postmatch assessment by backing up six months.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 22 June 2026