C1nounformalworkmoney
US/ˌes.təˈmeɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌes.tɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/
your opinion or judgement of something; also the process of calculating a rough amount or value
In context
In my estimation, the project needs at least three more months.
He went up in my estimation when he admitted his mistake in front of everyone.
Accurate estimation of costs is the hardest part of planning a wedding.
Words that go with estimation
noun + preposition
- estimation ofThe report gives an estimation of the damage caused by the flood.
adjective + noun
- accurate estimationAccurate estimation of travel time is difficult in Hanoi traffic.
- rough estimationBy rough estimation, about two thousand people came.
- precise estimationPrecise estimation of the risk is not possible yet.
noun + noun
- cost estimationCost estimation is a key skill for project managers.
verb + preposition
- go up in my estimationThe new manager went up in my estimation after she defended our team.