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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
Currently, officials make subjective estimations about ball placement.
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Jason Corso, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
With Junk Wax Era estimations in mind, there are a couple additional points worth noting.
—Corey Merriman, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
But a new twist in the company’s estimations of the total number of people watching television by medium is likely to result in a bigger cable audience overall.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Since the workout was a walkthrough, the injury statuses are participation estimations.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Dec. 2025
By most pundits’ estimations, Best Picture and Best Director are both his to lose.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 28 Nov. 2025
The potential range of spread projected by the CDC covers more of the United States; however, some of the states in its most recent estimations have not confirmed the presence of Aedes aegypti.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Wall Street is coming up with its own estimations for what’s going on in the economy.
—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
Jason Corso, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
With Junk Wax Era estimations in mind, there are a couple additional points worth noting.
—Corey Merriman, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
But a new twist in the company’s estimations of the total number of people watching television by medium is likely to result in a bigger cable audience overall.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Since the workout was a walkthrough, the injury statuses are participation estimations.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Dec. 2025
By most pundits’ estimations, Best Picture and Best Director are both his to lose.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 28 Nov. 2025
The potential range of spread projected by the CDC covers more of the United States; however, some of the states in its most recent estimations have not confirmed the presence of Aedes aegypti.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Wall Street is coming up with its own estimations for what’s going on in the economy.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimations
Noun
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Shelters do not provide the mental health assessments and supportive services necessary to transition to permanent housing.—
Deborah Berkman,
New York Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Drawing on hundreds of interviews, focus groups, expert consultations, and a review of more than 400 studies, the report represents one of the most comprehensive assessments to date of how generative AI is reshaping students’ learning.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
24 Feb. 2026
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The average price of new cars fluctuates in the span of a year, but in September, the average price of a new car surpassed $50,000—a record high, according to estimates by Kelley Blue Book.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
27 Feb. 2026
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Investors focused instead on its forecast for profit over the course of 2026, which fell short of analysts’ estimates.—
Stan Choe,
Fortune,
26 Feb. 2026
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The restrictions of a new policy, as outlined in Senate Bill 11, require parents to submit a consent form waiving their right to take legal action against the district in regards to the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment, which prevents the government from establishing a religion.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Feb. 2026
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All of our medical professionals are juggling a lot, both in regards to patients and emotions, and surprise, surprise, things are about to get much more chaotic.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2026
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Certified appraisers are the best source for appraisals of valuable possessions.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2026
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For too long, promised tax relief has been gobbled up by higher appraisals and wasteful government spending.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Rangers have dealt eight top 30 prospects, per MLB Pipeline’s evaluations, since last summer’s trade deadline.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Those traits will always be en vogue in New England, where the goal should be to trim the bottom of its draft board this week based on new information from medical evaluations and prospect interviews.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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The results for the November-January period blew past the analyst projections that shape investors’ perceptions, as has been the case since Nvidia’s high-end chips emerged as AI’s best building blocks three years ago.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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Mentions of trade and politics increased, while references to labor market conditions eased as perceptions of the job market improved modestly this month.—
Matt Ott,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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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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But in many respects, the president hasn’t been extending olive branches.—
Michelle L. Price,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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But in many respects, the president hasn't been extending olive branches.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Estimations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimations. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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