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estimation

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of estimation

1 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 of estimation

appraisal, appraisement, assessment, estimate, evaluation, fix, judgment (or judgement), value judgment
Words Related to estimation

aperçu, feeling, impression, notion, perception

confidence, faith, stock, trust

belief, conviction, mind, persuasion, sentiment, view

conjecture, guess, hunch, hypothesis, surmise, theory
2 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 of estimation

appraisal, appraisement, assessment, estimate, evaluation, reckoning, valuation
Words Related to estimation

calculation, computation, measurement

audit, check, checkup, examination, inspection, review, scan, scrutiny, survey

reassessment, transvaluation

overestimation, overevaluation

underestimation
3 a feeling of great approval and liking
  • a show business superstar who enjoys the estimation of fans and fellow performers alike
Synonyms of estimation

account, admiration, appreciation, esteem, favor, regard, respect
Words Related to estimation

appetite, fancy, fondness, like, love, partiality, preference, relish, shine, taste, use

acclamation, adoration, adulation, approbation, deference, hero worship, homage, honor, idolatry, infatuation, lionization, praise, reverence, veneration, worship

delight, enjoyment

amazement, awe, wonder, wonderment

enthusiasm, interest, passion

bias, prejudice

affection, attachment, devotion, passion
Near Antonyms of estimation

condemnation, disapproval, disdain, opprobrium, scorn

disappointment, discontent, disenchantment, disgruntlement, disillusionment, displeasure, indignation, unhappiness

aversion, contempt, disfavor, disgust, disinclination, dislike, disliking, disregard, distaste

hate, hatred, loathing, nausea, repugnance, repulsion, revulsion

abomination, antipathy, detestation

deprecation, displeasure, dissatisfaction
Antonyms of estimation

disfavor

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