estimation

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- \ˌes-tə-ˈmā-shən\
- /ˌes.tɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ˌes-tə-ˈmā-shən\

Definitions of estimation word

noun estimation A rough calculation of the value, number, quantity, or extent of something. 1
noun estimation judgement 1
noun estimation respect 1
noun estimation guess, estimate 1
singular noun estimation Your estimation of a person or situation is the opinion or impression that you have formed about them. 0
countable noun estimation An estimation is an approximate calculation of a quantity or value. 0

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Parts of speech for Estimation

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Estimation

estimation popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for estimation

noun estimation

educated guess — informed estimate
approximation — An approximation is a fact, object, or description which is similar to something else, but which is not exactly the same.
estimate — Roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of.
guesstimate — to estimate without substantial basis in facts or statistics.
ballpark figure — approximate number

All 33 Synonyms of estimation

Antonyms for estimation

noun estimation

disapproval — the act or state of disapproving; a condemnatory feeling, look, or utterance; censure: stern disapproval.
fact — Fully Automated Compiling Technique
disdain — to look upon or treat with contempt; despise; scorn.
dishonour — lack or loss of honor; disgraceful or dishonest character or conduct.
dishonor — lack or loss of honor; disgraceful or dishonest character or conduct.

All 13 Antonyms of estimation

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