estimation
noun
es·ti·ma·tion ˌe-stə-ˈmā-shən 
1
: judgment, opinion
a poor choice in my estimation
2
a
: the act of estimating something
b
: the value, amount, or size arrived at in an estimate
3
: esteem, honor
Synonyms
- appraisal
- appraisement
- assessment
- estimate
- evaluation
- fix
- judgment
- judgement
- value judgment
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
This is not, in my estimation, an efficient use of our resources. She went down in her supporters' estimation after she voted against the plan. Planning the project requires careful cost estimation.
Recent Examples on the Web The findings —which are a statistical estimation — come at a crucial time in a region where homelessness and housing affordability have become pressing issues particularly in Los Angeles, where voters will soon elect a new mayor. 
Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022 The Sox have no elite talent locked up in McDaniel’s estimation and the only above-average players are Trevor Story and Chris Sale. Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Sep. 2022 Sawhill noted their most recent estimation did not adjust the allocation of costs for different items. Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 29 Aug. 2022 Sports, in my estimation and experience, in covering them for 45 years now at all levels, have never been completely fair. Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Aug. 2022 In our estimation, the course of events will follow one of two paths:— The Pac-12 signs an exclusive deal with ESPN, as a 10-school conference, in the next two or three weeks. Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 23 Aug. 2022 To receive an objective estimation, ask more specifying questions and provide examples. Roman Kumar Vyas, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 In her estimation, the Biden administration has shown that ideal is attainable, but will require a lot of coordination between the department, Congress, colleges and states. Arkansas Online, 1 Aug. 2022 Indonesia did not give an estimation of how many troops from each of the 14 countries would participate in this year’s Garuda Shield. Masrur Jamaluddin, CNN, 8 Apr. 2022 See More
Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022 The Sox have no elite talent locked up in McDaniel’s estimation and the only above-average players are Trevor Story and Chris Sale. Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Sep. 2022 Sawhill noted their most recent estimation did not adjust the allocation of costs for different items. Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 29 Aug. 2022 Sports, in my estimation and experience, in covering them for 45 years now at all levels, have never been completely fair. Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Aug. 2022 In our estimation, the course of events will follow one of two paths:— The Pac-12 signs an exclusive deal with ESPN, as a 10-school conference, in the next two or three weeks. Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 23 Aug. 2022 To receive an objective estimation, ask more specifying questions and provide examples. Roman Kumar Vyas, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 In her estimation, the Biden administration has shown that ideal is attainable, but will require a lot of coordination between the department, Congress, colleges and states. Arkansas Online, 1 Aug. 2022 Indonesia did not give an estimation of how many troops from each of the 14 countries would participate in this year’s Garuda Shield. Masrur Jamaluddin, CNN, 8 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing estimation
Kids Definition
estimation
noun
es·ti·ma·tion ˌe-stə-ˈmā-shən
1
: the act of making a judgment especially of value, size, or cost
an estimation of expenses
2
: opinion sense 2
estimation
noun
1
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- assessment
- appraisal
- estimate
- evaluation
- appraisement
- perception
- impression
- judgment
- judgement
- belief
- view
- fix
- value judgment
- theory
- notion
- feeling
- conviction
- hypothesis
- guess
- conjecture
- confidence
- trust
- sentiment
- stock
- surmise
- mind
- faith
- aperçu
- persuasion
- hunch
2
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
- estimate
- assessment
- evaluation
- appraisal
- appraisement
- calculation
- valuation
- examination
- measurement
- reckoning
- computation
- survey
- audit
- inspection
- review
- reassessment
- scrutiny
- mensuration
- scan
- overestimation
- underestimation
- checkup
- transvaluation
- check
- overevaluation
3
as in respect
a feeling of great approval and liking a show business superstar who enjoys the estimation of fans and fellow performers alike Synonyms & Similar Words
- respect
- regard
- admiration
- appreciation
- esteem
- praise
- adoration
- account
- favor
- reverence
- interest
- use
- deference
- enthusiasm
- affection
- preference
- approbation
- enjoyment
- taste
- love
- partiality
- bias
- honor
- worship
- fondness
- infatuation
- wonderment
- wonder
- like
- appetite
- veneration
- idolatry
- awe
- amazement
- homage
- adulation
- delight
- prejudice
- hero worship
- devotion
- relish
- acclamation
- fancy
- props
- attachment
- shine
- lionization
- passion
- passion
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- condemnation
- disdain
- disapproval
- indignation
- scorn
- disregard
- disappointment
- contempt
- discontent
- disillusionment
- unhappiness
- disenchantment
- disgust
- hatred
- aversion
- distaste
- displeasure
- dislike
- disfavor
- revulsion
- repulsion
- repugnance
- hate
- loathing
- dissatisfaction
- opprobrium
- nausea
- disinclination
- disfavor
- disliking
- disgruntlement
- abomination
- antipathy
- displeasure
- detestation
- deprecation