noun
estimation
ehs-tih-MAY-shuhn
noun
1
The process of calculating an approximate value.
"Estimation is a key skill in construction budgeting."
2
One's opinion or judgment of someone's worth.
"In my estimation, she's the strongest candidate for the job."
How to Use Estimation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the act of estimating a number, or a personal judgment or opinion about someone.
Common pairings
in my estimation
rough estimation
estimation of value
Word Forms
estimations plural
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Etymology
From Latin aestimatio, "a valuing or assessing," built on the same root as "estimate."