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
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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
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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
As part of the agreement, Roblox will implement facial age estimation technology to limit younger users' chats to only those in similar age groups.
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CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
The rollout, however, was quickly met with user complaints of inaccurate age estimations and workarounds found by users hoping to trick the system.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 13 Apr. 2026
Gracia agreed with that estimation, especially if his plans to eventually build a trade school on the property eventually come to fruition.
—Samuel O’Neal April 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
In Hanrahan’s estimation, the White House has lost track of what resonates online.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
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CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
The rollout, however, was quickly met with user complaints of inaccurate age estimations and workarounds found by users hoping to trick the system.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 13 Apr. 2026
Gracia agreed with that estimation, especially if his plans to eventually build a trade school on the property eventually come to fruition.
—Samuel O’Neal April 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
In Hanrahan’s estimation, the White House has lost track of what resonates online.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimation
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In February, the department’s Institute of Education Sciences, which administers the assessments, was gutted by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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If granted by the county, the incentive will reduce the assessment rate of the property from 25% to 10% for the first 10 years.—
Jennifer Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Tim Evans | Reuters UnitedHealth Group on Tuesday posted first-quarter earnings that topped estimates and hiked its 2026 profit outlook, as the company better manages high medical costs and streamlines its operations.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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The city manager’s office estimates costs of $268 million to build, part of a total of $725 million over 30 years, which includes operation and maintenance and debt payments.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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When expectations are clear, support feels more stable and mutual respect grows naturally.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Queen Mary wore a navy blue suit for the royal occasion and the dark hue was interpreted as a gesture of respect following her father's death, while still celebrating her mother-in-law's birthday.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Even the most complimentary appraisals of Raphael, which celebrate his multimodal genius—painter, draftsman, architect, poet, surveyor of antiquities—also mention his exquisite social tact and career climbing.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Real costs like loan documents, appraisal and credit report fees are excluded from the APR.—
Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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In court, Perkins had been found capable to proceed at least twice before a judge reversed course and threw him back into the evaluation process.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
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The court denied restitution despite the prosecution’s requests and ordered Garcia Moran to be of general good behavior and to undergo a mental health evaluation.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2026
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Let’s not confuse slightly horrified admiration for Irina’s determination with admiration for her as a person.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2026
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His remarks painted a picture of deep admiration for Murphy’s talent and range as a performer.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
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Time will tell what these partners are able to do with regard to safety, but releasing it to the general public would certainly have been ill-advised and dangerous.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Thompson could help in that regard.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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And that's when their calculations revealed that these animals were probably gargantuan — well larger than the giant Pacific octopus, today's biggest member of the family whose arm span often exceeds 13 feet.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2026
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The team evaluated the size of the ancient octopuses using allometric calculation—a method that used the proportional growth rates of modern, long-bodied finned octopuses to extrapolate the size of their extinct relatives.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Estimation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimation. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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