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estimation [ˌɛstɪˈmeɪʃən] n
1. a considered opinion; judgment what is your estimation of the situation? 2. esteem; respect 3. the act of estimating ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
estimation noun 1. opinion, view, regard, belief, honour, credit, consideration, judgment, esteem, evaluation, admiration, reverence, veneration, good opinion, considered opinion He has gone down considerably in my estimation. 2. estimate, reckoning, assessment, appreciation, valuation, appraisal, guesstimate (informal), ballpark figure (informal) estimations of pre-tax profits of £12.5 million Translations estimation [ˌɛstɪˈmeɪʃən] n (= esteem) → estime f to go down in sb's estimation → baisser dans l'estime de qn to go up in sb's estimation → monter dans l'estime de qn (= approximate calculation) → estimation f estimation n estimation [ˌɛstɪˈmeɪʃ/ən] n estimation [ˌɛstɪˈmeɪʃ/ən] n How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| In respect of military method, we have, firstly, Measurement; secondly, Estimation of quantity; thirdly, Calculation; fourthly, Balancing of chances; fifthly, Victory. But ordinary expense, ought to be limited by a man's estate; and governed with such regard, as it be within his compass; and not subject to deceit and abuse of servants; and ordered to the best show, that the bills may be less than the estimation abroad. But that was certainly very coolly done by him, and every one knows that in most people's estimation, to do anything coolly is to do it genteelly. |
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