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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
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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
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3
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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- acclamation,
- adoration,
- adulation,
- approbation,
- deference,
- hero worship,
- homage,
- honor,
- idolatry,
- infatuation,
- lionization,
- praise,
- props
- [slang],
- reverence,
- veneration,
- worship
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“Estimation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimation. Accessed 5 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of estimation was in the 14th century
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