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estimation

/ˌɛs.təˈmeɪ.ʃən/noun4 syllables

Estimation means: an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth.

Synonyms for estimation5

noun, as in an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth

estimate, approximation, idea

noun, as in a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)

appraisal, estimate

noun, as in the respect with which a person is held

estimate

noun, as in a judgment of the qualities of something or somebody

estimate

also used for estimation

opinion

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What does estimation mean?4

noun

1

an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth“an estimate of what it would cost”

2

a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)

3

the respect with which a person is held“they had a high estimation of his ability”

4

a judgment of the qualities of something or somebody“many factors are involved in any estimate of human life”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with estimation?60

two syllables

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All 60 rhymes for estimation, grouped by syllable

Estimation in a sentence

  • Your estimation of him is a little high, to say the least.Vanilla
  • In my estimation, he is an honest man.Gulo_Luscus
  • In my estimation, this is a legitimate purpose.Nylez
  • You must not base your estimation of a person on rumor alone.Dejo
  • The pleasure of possessing is not in my estimation worth the trouble of acquiring.Scott
  • What is your estimation of when the construction will be completed?DostKaplan
  • You're going down in my estimation.tieguy

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Forms of estimation

as a noun

plural
estimations