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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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
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Recent Examples of estimation
But that estimation, The New York Times reported, has grown tremendously.
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Mike Stunson, USA Today, 12 May 2026
In his estimation, on-field success is the single largest driver of long-term enterprise value for sports teams.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2026
In his estimation, a recurring disbelief in the possibility of new technologies causes individuals to react in fear rather than appreciation when confronted by the new.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
In Trent’s estimation, those at the federal level aren’t listening enough to small business owners, with many of the administration’s policies aimed at enriching large corporations.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
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Mike Stunson, USA Today, 12 May 2026
In his estimation, on-field success is the single largest driver of long-term enterprise value for sports teams.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2026
In his estimation, a recurring disbelief in the possibility of new technologies causes individuals to react in fear rather than appreciation when confronted by the new.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
In Trent’s estimation, those at the federal level aren’t listening enough to small business owners, with many of the administration’s policies aimed at enriching large corporations.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimation
Noun
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When a team drafted some linebacker from Appalachian State in the fifth round, Kiper could offer a torrent of assessment.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The study’s scope includes an optional component — triggered only if the initial assessment warrants it — that would produce a conceptual design and site plan for a potential eastern substation, including cost estimates.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2026
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However, Bundibugyo has a lower death rate in recent outbreaks, at around 32% in a 2007 Uganda outbreak, and at about 34% in Congo's 2012 outbreak, according to CDC estimates.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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The estimate assumes the emission of one ton of carbon dioxide for every 28 grams of gold mined.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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Present technologies offer stunning opportunities in this respect.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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For Antos, the key to successfully playing in these fan favorite sandboxes requires a deep respect for the material.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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At the time, commissioners cited concerns tied to the county’s controversial $42 million purchase of an office building, including allegations that an appraisal valuing the building significantly lower than the purchase price was not properly disclosed during the financing approval process.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2026
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But donations in kind trigger special rules, including about appraisals.—
Robert W. Wood,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The optics—underclad, mostly Black young men having their hands and limbs measured to the eighth of an inch, then paraded for physical evaluation—have reliably drawn comparisons to slave markets.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Patients with significant hearing loss may still need hearing evaluations, custom fittings, and adjustments from licensed providers.—
Matthew Kayser,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
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But that hate – which was always tinged with admiration for his undeniable driving ability – melted in the face of his sudden death.—
Dianne Gallagher,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
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Your good looks and possessions might earn you admiration, but not aretê, which could come only from developing your inner potential.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
22 May 2026
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If Ware’s top end in that regard is, say, Jarrett Allen, is that enough to keep him off limits in the Giannis deal?—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
23 May 2026
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The behind-the-scenes involvement of Pedro and Augustin Almodóvar is also significant in this regard; La Bola Negra certainly reflects the broad church of their production company El Deseo and very much follows Almodóvar Snr.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
22 May 2026
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Creative decisions will be replaced with financial calculations designed to maximize short-term cash generation rather than long-term franchise-building or artistic quality.—
Joseph M. Singer,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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Those patient deaths, which involve an external hospice agency but occur at MGB hospitals, aren’t officially counted in the mortality calculation.—
Jessica Bartlett — Boston Globe,
STAT,
21 May 2026
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“Estimation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimation. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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