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as in assessments
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 estimates
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 regards
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 estimations
Wall Street is coming up with its own estimations for what’s going on in the economy.
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Sarah Min, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
And to capture the nuances of the Earth system, Stevens advocates cutting out as many estimations as possible and attempting to use physics all the way down.
—Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Researchers distributed email surveys to 80,000 licensed hunters and another 80,000 landowners in the subject states, and over 1,200 active conservation officers were also surveyed in an effort to get a comprehensive view of attitudes about and estimations of the prevalence of poaching.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 11 Sep. 2025
All factor into Chelsea’s estimations as outsiders for the title.
—Jack Bantock, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
As discussed previously on Forbes, estimations show that between 25% and 35% of new luxury business can come from friends, peers or associates of existing clients who endorse your product.
—Matteo Atti, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
It’s already created a frenzy of attention online, from celebrity shoutouts to estimations of the large diamond ring’s cost.
—Madeline King, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2025
The authors made these estimations by harnessing administrative unemployment insurance claims data via a long-standing partnership between the Climate Policy Lab and the California Employment Development Department.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 25 Aug. 2025
Beijing has pursued a head-turning military buildup under Chinese leader Xi Jinping, during which the PLA – previously not even one of the strongest in Asia – has started to rival, or in some categories surpass, the US military in analysts’ estimations.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
Sarah Min, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
And to capture the nuances of the Earth system, Stevens advocates cutting out as many estimations as possible and attempting to use physics all the way down.
—Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Researchers distributed email surveys to 80,000 licensed hunters and another 80,000 landowners in the subject states, and over 1,200 active conservation officers were also surveyed in an effort to get a comprehensive view of attitudes about and estimations of the prevalence of poaching.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 11 Sep. 2025
All factor into Chelsea’s estimations as outsiders for the title.
—Jack Bantock, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
As discussed previously on Forbes, estimations show that between 25% and 35% of new luxury business can come from friends, peers or associates of existing clients who endorse your product.
—Matteo Atti, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
It’s already created a frenzy of attention online, from celebrity shoutouts to estimations of the large diamond ring’s cost.
—Madeline King, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2025
The authors made these estimations by harnessing administrative unemployment insurance claims data via a long-standing partnership between the Climate Policy Lab and the California Employment Development Department.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 25 Aug. 2025
Beijing has pursued a head-turning military buildup under Chinese leader Xi Jinping, during which the PLA – previously not even one of the strongest in Asia – has started to rival, or in some categories surpass, the US military in analysts’ estimations.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimations
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How the missile reportedly works According to open-source assessments and US intelligence reports, the Burevestnik uses a conventional booster to reach cruising altitude before switching to nuclear propulsion.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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Red Cross staff are also preparing to conduct damage assessments, manage shelters, and reconnect families through the Restoring Family Links program.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Preliminary estimates indicate that the interstellar comet is 3 billion to 11 billion years old, according to a study coauthored by Seligman and Aster Taylor, a doctoral student and Fannie and John Hertz Foundation Fellow at the University of Michigan, in August.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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Magnificent Seven members Alphabet, Microsoft and Meta Platforms all beat Wall Street's expectations yesterday, exceeding estimates for earnings per share and revenue while talking up expansion plans.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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This rule would also change the way the EPA considers risk to workers in regards to toxic chemicals.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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During the shah’s reign, filmmakers wrapped their civic appraisals in allegory, like Dariush Mehrjui’s 1969 Iranian New Wave classic, The Cow, about how a cow’s death spins its owner into unhinged chaos.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
14 Oct. 2025
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Yes, that’s too low, as appraisals often are, especially for people hoping to keep taxes low.—
Asia Alexander,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Poor evaluations can jeopardize promotions and hiring prospects.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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In the context of the shocking cutbacks in EPA staff, especially scientists able to conduct independent evaluations of toxic chemicals, the public can no longer be confident that chemical safety is supervised effectively by government.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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But contrary to often dominant perceptions, many were women and nonbinary.—
Kate Sosin,
Them.,
31 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, liberals had lower purchase intentions for Tesla vehicles than for other EVs, with lower purchase intentions associated with negative perceptions of the Tesla CEO.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Brian LaCroix, restaurant operator at Chick-fil-A, said the fast food chain will no longer be offering the military appreciations special.—
Rosanna Fraire,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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The release includes interviews, outtakes and critical appreciations.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 Aug. 2025
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How are these pieces of art in certain respects?—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
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But now, instead, there would be tea for the people streaming in to pay their respects.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Estimations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimations. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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