estimation

Definition

The process of making an estimate.

Etymology

From Middle English estimacioun, estimacion, from Old French estimacion, from Latin aestimatio. Morphologically estimate + -ion.

Example Sentences

• "According to my estimations, we should get to the border in five hours, give or take."
• "The publisher made an estimation on the potential value of the new novel."
• "With that performance last night, you've gone up in the director's estimation."

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