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

After the speech, financial markets increased their estimation of the likelihood of an interest rate increase, according to the CME Group. — Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

In Lu’s estimation, consumers can still expect to see Canadian coats on the racks at retail. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026

Experimentation and large-scale production, in Kline’s estimation, have disappeared in response. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 27 Aug. 2026

Most Americans don’t trust that any of it will actually work, and reporting shows kids find ways around the checks that do exist, including drawing on facial hair to fool age-estimation software. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026