WordValeestimation
a judgment of value or amount
In more detail
1. (noun) a rough calculation or judgment of a value, size, amount, or cost, rather than an exact measurement
2. (noun) the process of making such a calculation or judgment
3. (noun) a statement of the likely cost of work or services before it is done
Examples
- 1. My estimation of how much the repairs would cost was too low.
- 2. The team's estimation of the project duration was fairly accurate.
- 3. The plumber gave me an estimation of $500 for the new pipes.
How to use estimation
Estimation refers to making a judgment about value, size, or cost when exact information is unavailable. It is commonly used in professional contexts (construction quotes, business forecasts) and everyday situations requiring approximation. Unlike 'estimate' (which emphasizes the result), 'estimation' emphasizes the process or act of judging.
Common phrases
- rough estimation
- give an estimation
- estimation of cost
- in my estimation
- ballpark estimation
Synonyms
approximation · assessment · evaluation · guess · calculation
Opposites
exactness · precision · measurement
Word family
estimate (verb/noun) · estimator (noun) · underestimate (verb) · overestimate (verb)
A common mistake
Learners sometimes use 'estimation' when 'estimate' would be more natural; 'estimation' is less frequently used as a standalone noun than 'estimate' in modern English.
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