estimation

noun
UK: /ˌestɪˈmeɪʃən/
US: /ˌestɪˈmeɪʃən/

  1. A judgment or calculation about how much something is.

    1. My estimation of the crowd was about 100 people.
    2. The project's cost estimation needs a thorough revision before we proceed.

  2. An approximate calculation or judgment of the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.

    1. The builder gave us a free estimation for the repair work.
    2. According to my estimation, we should arrive before sunset if we leave now.

  3. Respect and admiration.

    1. She is held in high estimation by all her colleagues.
    2. The company values honesty and holds its employees in high estimation.

Synonyms

respect opinion valuation evaluation approximation assessment regard guess calculation
estimation verb

  1. To roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.

    1. Can you estimate how long it will take?
    2. Scientists can accurately estimate the age of these ancient artifacts.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "estimation" in English means: A judgment or calculation about how much something is., An approximate calculation or judgment of the value, number, quantity, or extent of something., Respect and admiration..

The phonetic transcription of "estimation" is /ˌestɪˈmeɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌestɪˈmeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "estimation": respect, opinion, valuation, evaluation, approximation, assessment, regard, guess, calculation.

Example usage of "estimation": "My estimation of the crowd was about 100 people.". More examples on the page.