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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
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.
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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
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
Markets were hoping for a further signal of their estimations this week, at the Jackson Hole Symposium held by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2025
However, this total was based on estimations by the Congressional Budget Office in January 2020, weeks before the COVID-19 pandemic began.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 13 Aug. 2025
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
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
Markets were hoping for a further signal of their estimations this week, at the Jackson Hole Symposium held by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2025
However, this total was based on estimations by the Congressional Budget Office in January 2020, weeks before the COVID-19 pandemic began.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimations
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This uses metrics like state tests, AP exams, military enlistment, honors diplomas and technical assessments to determine the readiness of a graduating class to enter post-secondary education, the workforce or the armed forces.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
15 Sep. 2025
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The new category uses metrics like AP exams, military enlistment, honors diplomas and technical assessments to determine the readiness of graduates to enter post-secondary education, the workforce or the armed forces.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Sep. 2025
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The arsenal is growing rapidly, believed to have reached 600 warheads this year—more than double its 2019 count—according to estimates from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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This approach is unreliable because the proxy materials, like volcanic rock, might have been changed by geological processes or created long after the eggs were laid, resulting in incorrect age estimates.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Sep. 2025
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In both studies, those with chronic pain scored significantly lower in regards to self-compassion than their pain-free peers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Sep. 2025
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These really are not medical appraisals.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
9 Sep. 2025
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Retain all supporting documents—acknowledgments, appraisals, valuation workpapers—in case of IRS inquiry or audit.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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For this research, 2,750 people underwent about five years of annual neurological assessments and brain imaging along with evaluations of sleep habits to investigate the association between insomnia and brain changes.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Organizational cultures built around control mechanisms—KPIs, evaluations, endless reporting cycles—fuel anxiety and erode psychological safety.—
Sandro da Silva,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The discovery of relativity and quantum physics has demonstrated that nature at high speeds and small distances behaves in ways very foreign to our sensory perceptions.—
Alan Lightman
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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In my experience changing the language is a smart first step to changing consumer perceptions and preferences.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The release includes interviews, outtakes and critical appreciations.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 Aug. 2025
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The day after Kirk’s murder, his supporters gathered at Turning Point USA’s headquarters in Phoenix to pay their respects to the man who built a movement.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Vice President Vance and second lady Usha Vance will visit Salt Lake City Thursday to pay respects to Kirk's family, according to a source familiar with the trip who was not permitted to talk about it on the record.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Estimations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimations. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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