estimation

American  

[es-tuh-mey-shuhn] / ˌɛs təˈmeɪ ʃən /

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.

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estimation British  

/ ˌɛstɪˈmeɪʃən /

noun

1. a considered opinion; judgment

   what is your estimation of the situation?

2. esteem; respect

3. the act of estimating

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Other Word Forms

• preestimation noun
• reestimation noun
• self-estimation noun

Etymology

Origin of estimation

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

Example Sentences

In the union’s estimation, the current free-market system has proven to be an effective driver of competitive balance.

From The Wall Street Journal

That he had gone to France thinking that he would grow in estimation in her eyes.

From Literature

Meta said it had many of the suggestions from Ofcom already in place, "including using AI to detect users' age based on their activity, and facial age estimation technology".

From BBC

Many analysts have been less optimistic in their estimations.

From MarketWatch

In his own estimation, he had behaved cowardly.

From Literature

Related Words

• appraisal
• assessment
• evaluation
• reckoning