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Estimation

Verb / ˌestʌˈmeɪʃʌn / Another word for estimation — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Estimation means making an educated guess or calculation about something.

Synonyms & similar words

approximation appraisal idea estimate estimate guess approximation evaluation calculation assessment projection prediction speculation opinion judgment conjecture surmise hypothesis assumption belief theory notion view perspective

Synonyms by register

Formal

appraisal assessment evaluation calculation

Informal

guess hunch ballpark figure rough idea

Literary

conjecture reckoning

Antonyms

certainty fact precision exactness accuracy knowledge

Common collocations

  • rough estimation
  • preliminary estimation
  • initial estimation
  • final estimation
  • accurate estimation
  • close estimation
  • order of magnitude estimation

Word family

noun estimation
verb estimate
adjective estimative
adverb estimatively

Usage note

Estimation implies an approximate judgment, often based on incomplete information. It is distinct from 'calculation', which suggests a more precise, systematic process.

Example sentences

  1. My estimation is that there are about 50 people in the room.
  2. The estimation for the cost of the project was way off.
  3. I asked for an estimation of how long the wait would be.
  4. The estimation of the distance between the two cities was incorrect.
  5. The estimation of the number of trees in the park was close to the actual count.

Quotes

  • 'Estimation is the mother of all wisdom.' - Isaac Newton
  • 'Estimation is the foundation of all good results.' - William Foxwell Albright
  • 'The best way to predict the future is to create it.' - Peter Drucker

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