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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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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
Small things, in the Orioles’ estimation.
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Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
18 June 2026
England, by my estimation, landed in a tougher than normal group, especially given the size of this World Cup field, but the squad has ridiculous talent and is due for a major run given some recent disappointments.
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Kellis Robinett,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
This model takes a field of placeholder tokens running over the canvas multiple times to generate likely tokens and using those to improve estimation of others.
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ArsTechnica,
10 June 2026
Well, the sheriff charges him, not a serious enough charge in my estimation, but he still was charged.
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Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
10 June 2026
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Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
18 June 2026
England, by my estimation, landed in a tougher than normal group, especially given the size of this World Cup field, but the squad has ridiculous talent and is due for a major run given some recent disappointments.
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Kellis Robinett,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
This model takes a field of placeholder tokens running over the canvas multiple times to generate likely tokens and using those to improve estimation of others.
—
ArsTechnica,
10 June 2026
Well, the sheriff charges him, not a serious enough charge in my estimation, but he still was charged.
—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimation
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Hired for four years at a salary of $440,000, Carvalho quickly adopted a strategic plan that included detailed, regular review of a school’s test scores — from both the annual state tests and periodic district assessments.
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After Iran played to a draw Sunday at SoFi Stadium, its second of the World Cup in as many matches, the team’s coach began his postmatch assessment by backing up six months.
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Water management plans must include estimates of water usage, discharge locations and plans to minimize water demand.
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Its fuel gauge indicator barely moved after a week of daily driving, so the EPA's MPG estimates appear to be spot-on for real-world driving.
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There was enough notice for other cast members to swing by and pay their respects, too.
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To write about the Earth like that meant showing it some respect, even if the form of my respect was not grammatically acceptable.
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The appraisal caught up with conditions that had been building for years.
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Waubonsee Community College sophomore Benjamin Swanson of Aurora has been named the nation’s top collision damage appraisal student after winning the gold medal at the recent 2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Competition in Atlanta, Georgia, Waubonsee officials said.
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The report's authors said the case highlights the importance of seeking immediate medical evaluation after any direct contact with a bat, even if there is no visible bite or scratch.
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The 10-year-old is in the custody of the Missouri Children’s Division and was taken in for psychiatric evaluation, according to Missouri’s 22nd Circuit Court.
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That status benefits both Google’s internal AI efforts and helps win outside customers — a lucrative one-two punch that figures into Jim Cramer’s admiration for the stock.
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What hasn’t changed, though, is Bedford’s incredible proximity to the Blue Ridge Parkway, its admiration of history, or its walkability.
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The researchers found that the measurements matched theoretical calculations, thereby serving as evidence that thorium atoms can bind with each other.
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The transaction would result in a company with reach to 80% of homes, but Biard says the math involved in the cap calculations is widely misunderstood – including by some of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit.
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No one has a higher success rate in that regard than Pixar, and luckily for me, my kid is a fiend for any movie made by the Disney animation studio.
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As well as the latest and greatest of the Adult Swim slate, Head of Development Cameron Tang spoke with regards to their shorts program Smalls and its role in developing new series and turning artists into series creators.
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“Estimation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimation. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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