Synonyms of estimation

estimation

noun

ˌe-stə-ˈmā-shən 

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• assessment
• appraisal
• estimate
• evaluation
• appraisement
• perception
• impression
• judgment
• belief
• view
• value judgment
• fix
• theory
• notion
• feeling
• conviction
• hypothesis
• confidence
• sentiment
• guess
• conjecture
• trust
• stock
• mind
• faith
• aperçu
• persuasion
• surmise
• hunch

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• estimate
• assessment
• evaluation
• appraisal
• appraisement
• calculation
• valuation
• examination
• reckoning
• measurement
• computation
• survey
• audit
• inspection
• review
• scrutiny
• reassessment
• scan
• mensuration
• overestimation
• underestimation
• checkup
• transvaluation
• check
• overevaluation

3

as in respect

a feeling of great approval and liking

a show business superstar who enjoys the estimation of fans and fellow performers alike

Synonyms & Similar Words

• respect
• admiration
• regard
• appreciation
• esteem
• praise
• adoration
• account
• favor
• reverence
• interest
• enthusiasm
• affection
• use
• deference
• preference
• love
• taste
• enjoyment
• approbation
• worship
• partiality
• honor
• fondness
• infatuation
• hero worship
• appetite
• veneration
• idolatry
• bias
• wonder
• homage
• wonderment
• relish
• delight
• awe
• adulation
• amazement
• acclamation
• like
• fancy
• prejudice
• props
• devotion
• shine
• attachment
• lionization
• passion

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• condemnation
• disapproval
• disdain
• scorn
• disappointment
• indignation
• contempt
• disregard
• discontent
• disillusionment
• unhappiness
• disgust
• disfavor
• hatred
• disenchantment
• displeasure
• aversion
• distaste
• dislike
• hate
• repulsion
• nausea
• revulsion
• repugnance
• opprobrium
• loathing
• disinclination
• dissatisfaction
• disfavor
• antipathy
• disgruntlement
• abomination
• disliking
• detestation
• deprecation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of estimation

Once the Premier League’s four per cent transfer levy is added, alongside an estimation of agent fees, City’s gross spend comes in at £514m — likely a single-window record in football. — Sam Lee, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

After the speech, financial markets increased their estimation of the likelihood of an interest rate increase, according to the CME Group. — Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

In Lu’s estimation, consumers can still expect to see Canadian coats on the racks at retail. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026

Experimentation and large-scale production, in Kline’s estimation, have disappeared in response. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 27 Aug. 2026