Estimation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɛs.tɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Estimation is a noun meaning The process of making an estimate.
Meaning
The process of making an estimate.
More Meanings
- The amount, extent, position, size, or value reached in an estimate.
- Esteem or favourable regard.
Example Sentences
The publisher made an estimation on the potential value of the new novel.
With that performance last night, you've gone up in the director's estimation.
According to my estimations, we should get to the border in five hours, give or take.
Word Forms
- estimations
Synonyms for estimation
Depending on context, synonyms include opinion, idea, appraisal, estimate, approximation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include estimate, approximation, appraisal, idea, reckon, guess.
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