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Synonyms & Similar Words
appraisal
assessment
evaluation
judgment
calculation
guess
approximation
reckoning
valuation
rating
opinion
view
surmise
conjecture
supposition
speculation
projection
forecast
prediction
guesstimate
appraisal
estimation
measurement
computation
analysis
review
critique
examination
inspection
scrutiny
Meaning of Estimation
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, estimation is "the act of judging or forming an opinion about something, especially about its size, amount, or value".
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines estimation as "the act of estimating something : the state of being estimated".
- Cambridge Dictionary states that estimation is "the act of guessing or calculating the value, size, or amount of something".
Example Uses
- The company made an estimation of the project's costs and timeline before presenting it to the client.
- Her estimation of the distance was remarkably accurate, considering she had never been to the place before.
- The team's estimation of the market trends helped them make informed business decisions.