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
In my estimation, both are absent in Comey’s case.
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Wayne Unger, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
In Levinson’s estimation, that modern portrait should feel pretty funny.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
Tarasenko gladly did it, four times by Yurov’s estimation.
—Joe Smith, New York Times, 27 May 2026
The amount of vitriol aimed at Amanda versus West has been wildly disproportionate, in my estimation.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 20 May 2026
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Wayne Unger, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
In Levinson’s estimation, that modern portrait should feel pretty funny.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
Tarasenko gladly did it, four times by Yurov’s estimation.
—Joe Smith, New York Times, 27 May 2026
The amount of vitriol aimed at Amanda versus West has been wildly disproportionate, in my estimation.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimation
Noun
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The measure would lower the annual cap on assessment increases for non-homestead properties from 10% to 5%.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Another piece of the proposal lowers the cap on annual assessment increases on non-homestead properties.—
Gray Rohrer,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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China, by contrast, now leads production for 30 of the 44 critical minerals for which there are reliable estimates, commands an average market share of over 70% for strategic minerals, and accounts for 93% of magnet manufacturing.—
Jared Cohen,
Time,
15 June 2026
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Hedge funds were then in their second of three Cambrian explosions; according to one estimate, a thousand new funds formed following the 1987 stock-market crash.—
Gary Sernovitz,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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But a little preparation and a healthy respect for wildlife can make all the difference between a great story to tell and a story that ends up on the evening news.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Horror still fights for respect, box office success still gets dismissed as commercial rather than artistic, and a movie made by a YouTube creator will face every condescension the awards ecosystem can muster.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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In a memo, Levine Cava said the county obtained three appraisals for the land.—
Douglas Hanks
June 16,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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The good news is that a low appraisal starts a negotiation.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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The department suspended the operating license for the facility on May 30 and is continuing with a follow-up evaluation, officials said.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Torres ordered that Hudson receive mental health evaluation and treatment while in custody.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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His admiration for Efron, 37, goes past just High School Musical, though.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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The women's prison drugs recovery counselor, Allyson Collier-Emerson, watched with a mixture of admiration, fascination and disgust.—
Brad Schmitt,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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According to Bloomberg Intelligence calculations, Netflix would have about $75 billion in debt if the acquisition goes through based on the latest terms, up from about $15 billion now.—
Emily Graffeo,
Fortune,
11 Dec. 2025
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This hourly calculation may be too high though, since the average worker in the Victorian era probably worked closer to 66-75 hours per week, driving the hourly wage down closer to the Tweet’s calculation.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
11 Dec. 2025
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Meanwhile, the gas plume around the comet has been a key point of contention in regard to the debate surrounding it.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
7 Dec. 2025
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“Estimation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimation. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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