estimation

[ es-tuh-mey-shuhn ]

noun

1. judgment or opinion:

   In my estimation the boy is guilty.

2. esteem; respect.

   Synonyms: veneration, honor, regard, appreciation

3. approximate calculation; estimate:

   to make an estimation of one's expenditures.

estimation

/ ˌɛstɪˈmeɪʃən /

noun

1. a considered opinion; judgment

   what is your estimation of the situation?

2. esteem; respect
3. the act of estimating

Other Words From

• prees·ti·mation noun
• rees·ti·mation noun
• self-esti·mation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of estimation¹

1325–75; Middle English estimacioun < Middle French < Latin aestimātiōn- (stem of aestimātiō ). See estimate, -ion

Example Sentences

“It’s being fixed. I hear you, TikTok. ... It’s going to be a better version, in my estimation, because we did try the old one and this new one, this new one’s better,” Adamolekun said.

From Salon

“The overall estimation is that the Democrats are bad, but if Trump is elected it’ll be even worse,” said Mustafa Barghouti, a respected Palestinian analyst and politician in the occupied West Bank.

From BBC

In Muncy’s estimation, Roberts “definitely does not get enough credit” for the job he has done over his time with the Dodgers.

From Los Angeles Times

I learned that “The Voice,” in my estimation, it’s a country show.

From Los Angeles Times

By some estimations, the races in New York State delivered the House majority to the Republicans in a year that otherwise saw the GOP perform historically poorly for a midterm election.

From Salon

Related Words

• appraisal
• assessment
• evaluation
• reckoning