ESTIMATION Synonyms: 132 Similar and Opposite Words

estimation

noun

ˌe-stə-ˈmā-shən

Definition of estimation

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 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 Despite the efforts, China still faces an annual shortfall of around 6,000 tons of plasma, according to a CNN calculation based on industry data and estimation of domestic demand cited by Chinese state media. — Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for estimation

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Noun

High-school students across Asia are pulling ahead of their Western peers, an annual global assessment indicates, as artificial intelligence spurs a worldwide race for talent and reshapes how young people learn.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026
For our field staff, that meant less time on documentation and data entry and more time present with patients during assessments.

— Sonali Bloom, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of assessment

Noun

Coal, which still supplies about 53% of China's energy mix by Wang's estimate, acted as a crucial shock absorber, allowing the economy to substitute away from oil when prices spiked.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
The memo cited a Law Department estimate of about 35,000 potential plaintiffs — roughly 10,000 of whom were expected to file claims — as a result of the September 11 attacks and outlined legislative options to limit the city’s legal liability.

— Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of estimate

Noun

In the Test series itself, South Africa have also gone out of their way to show the haka respect, despite their head coach Rassie Erasmus often seeking any chance to gain an edge on the opposition.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Anyone who wants to volunteer is welcome to come out and all are invited to stop by the site and pay their respects.

— Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of respect

Noun

According to Ali Hafezi, the co-owner of a rug restoration and appraisal company, synthetic fiber rugs are among the easiest rugs to clean.

— Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 1 Sep. 2026
The loan still has to clear credit review, reserve requirements, and an appraisal but the door that was closed is now open.

— Karen Koehler, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of appraisal

Noun

But reports of such cases are growing nationally, alongside social media addiction, so Taylor is planning to add a new standard category—chatbot/social media—to the paperwork that his patients fill out when seeking psychiatric evaluations.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 9 Sep. 2026
The Falcons’ season begins this weekend; one that most are considering an evaluation year with an outside chance at playoff contention in a weak division.

— Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of evaluation

Noun

There’s also a substantial Spanish-language component to the anniversary set, reflecting Beyoncé’s longstanding admiration for Latin music and the artists and cultures that have shaped it.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 4 Sep. 2026
Mostly, the 29-year-old veteran and 21-year-old rookie are forming one heck of a mutual admiration society.

— Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of admiration

Noun

Using later-round picks to fill holes on offense and defense, with less regard for special teams, was another factor after the Rams traded away first-round picks.

— Mike Sando, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
And while Brooks and Brewer have previously been granted leadership positions, Achane was charged with growing in that regard during the offseason.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2026

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