Synonyms of estimation

estimation

noun

ˌe-stə-ˈmā-shən 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• assessment
• appraisal
• estimate
• evaluation
• appraisement
• perception
• impression
• judgment
• belief
• view
• value judgment
• fix
• theory
• notion
• feeling
• conviction
• hypothesis
• confidence
• sentiment
• guess
• conjecture
• trust
• stock
• mind
• faith
• aperçu
• persuasion
• surmise
• hunch

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• estimate
• assessment
• evaluation
• appraisal
• appraisement
• calculation
• valuation
• examination
• reckoning
• measurement
• computation
• survey
• audit
• inspection
• review
• scrutiny
• reassessment
• scan
• mensuration
• overestimation
• underestimation
• checkup
• transvaluation
• check
• overevaluation

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• respect
• admiration
• regard
• appreciation
• esteem
• praise
• adoration
• account
• favor
• reverence
• interest
• enthusiasm
• affection
• use
• deference
• preference
• love
• taste
• enjoyment
• approbation
• worship
• partiality
• honor
• fondness
• infatuation
• hero worship
• appetite
• veneration
• idolatry
• bias
• wonder
• homage
• wonderment
• relish
• delight
• awe
• adulation
• amazement
• acclamation
• like
• fancy
• prejudice
• props
• devotion
• shine
• attachment
• lionization
• passion

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• condemnation
• disapproval
• disdain
• scorn
• disappointment
• indignation
• contempt
• disregard
• discontent
• disillusionment
• unhappiness
• disgust
• disfavor
• hatred
• disenchantment
• displeasure
• aversion
• distaste
• dislike
• hate
• repulsion
• nausea
• revulsion
• repugnance
• opprobrium
• loathing
• disinclination
• dissatisfaction
• disfavor
• antipathy
• disgruntlement
• abomination
• disliking
• detestation
• deprecation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of estimation

As a left-hand-hitting middle infielder, Bruin is a different player than his dad — and by Benny’s estimation, a better one. — Tim Britton, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

The new recommendations apply risk estimation to adults ages 30 to 79. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 27 July 2026

In Kirke’s estimation, apparel shouldn’t be caught up in the maelstrom brewing between Washington and Ottowa over exports like steel, automotives, dairy or alcohol. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

Licata’s April estimation of 40-60 percent of principals staying in places ended up being fairly accurate. — Samuel O’Neal 17, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026