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
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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
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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
As part of the agreement, Roblox will implement facial age estimation technology to limit younger users’ chats to only those in similar age groups.
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Jessica Hill, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
As part of the agreement, Roblox will implement facial age estimation technology to limit younger users' chats to only those in similar age groups.
—CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
The rollout, however, was quickly met with user complaints of inaccurate age estimations and workarounds found by users hoping to trick the system.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 13 Apr. 2026
In Hanrahan’s estimation, the White House has lost track of what resonates online.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
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Jessica Hill, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
As part of the agreement, Roblox will implement facial age estimation technology to limit younger users' chats to only those in similar age groups.
—CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
The rollout, however, was quickly met with user complaints of inaccurate age estimations and workarounds found by users hoping to trick the system.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 13 Apr. 2026
In Hanrahan’s estimation, the White House has lost track of what resonates online.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimation
Noun
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Domestic infrastructure for large-scale sorting, assessment, and processing remains underdeveloped.—
Jessica Binns,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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Colleges are beginning to respond with interviews, oral examinations, and in-person assessments.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Those ratings create an estimate of how many goals each team is expected to score and allow in a game against an average opponent at a neutral site.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Inflation's effect on teacher pay NEA researchers used state department of education projections — or, when necessary, arrived at their own projections — to estimate teacher salary averages for 2026, then compared those estimates to salaries from 2017.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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Though an unabashedly liberal Democrat, Hart commanded respect from lawmakers of both parties for his intellect, decency and grit.—
John T. Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Her growing respect and affection for Valerie has been one of the season’s bright spots, particularly with Mickey gone.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
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In addition to working with academic institutions, Kline does appraisal, auction, consulting, and rental services.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Miller said one option would be for the property owners to get regular appraisals, which would be create a flood of demand for appraisal companies like his.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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The evaluation of Payton will come during training camp and preseason, and that’s when the Eagles will have a decision to make.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The results are compared to baseline neurological evaluations players take at the start of the season.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Let’s not confuse slightly horrified admiration for Irina’s determination with admiration for her as a person.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2026
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His remarks painted a picture of deep admiration for Murphy’s talent and range as a performer.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
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Time will tell what these partners are able to do with regard to safety, but releasing it to the general public would certainly have been ill-advised and dangerous.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Thompson could help in that regard.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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And that's when their calculations revealed that these animals were probably gargantuan — well larger than the giant Pacific octopus, today's biggest member of the family whose arm span often exceeds 13 feet.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2026
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The team evaluated the size of the ancient octopuses using allometric calculation—a method that used the proportional growth rates of modern, long-bodied finned octopuses to extrapolate the size of their extinct relatives.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Estimation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimation. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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