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 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 The actress was surprised when, in her estimation, Jacobs was cramming more Boy Meets World into the follow-up show than she had been led to believe. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Aug. 2026 The third-party auditing will also give the agency a window into Roblox’s age estimation tools, eSafety said. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for estimation

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Noun

The detailed clinical guidelines had laid out separate testosterone deficiency screening paths for men and women that were to happen during their annual health assessments.

— Idrees Ali, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
That project was federally approved in 2023 after public meetings and an environmental assessment, which is required under the National Environmental Policy Act.

— Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of assessment

Noun

In Miami-Dade, the estimate is a roughly 20% cut on the $3 billion in property taxes that fund county services, including jails, ambulances, police, transit and the Jackson Health hospital system.

— Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026
That's a nearly four-turn discount to P & G, which trades at about 20 times 2027 earnings estimates.

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of estimate

Noun

The latter quickly earned respect in the NFL, scoring three touchdowns in six games as a rookie with the Miami Dolphins, before eventually latching on with the Colts in 2024.

— James Boyd, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
With all due respect to Han Solo, anyone who’s listened to Ford speak about his two most iconic roles knows Indy holds a particularly special place in his heart.

— Frank DeRuggiero, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of respect

Noun

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
The owners were given third-party appraisals on each property and allowed to discuss the land acquisition over several months.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of appraisal

Noun

The researchers state that full techno-economic evaluations, lifecycle carbon tracking, and supply-chain costing are needed before HyperFuel hits neighborhood pumps.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
Wellness services can extend to fitness evaluations, trainers, nutrition resources and lifestyle consultants.

— Nia Bowers, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of evaluation

Noun

Sabrina is no Dolly, which isn’t a knock but a comment on the impossibility of any new artist ever enjoying the level of admiration and adoration that Parton did for most of her life.

— David Kamp, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
Rapper Eminem expressed his admiration and sorrow at never getting to meet her.

— Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026

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