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as in assessment
an opinion on the nature, character, or quality of something
the teacher's estimation of her student's scientific aptitude proved to be well-founded when he won a national science award
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as in estimate
the act of placing a value on the nature, character, or quality of something
I may have been a little too hasty in my estimation of his musical abilities
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as in respect
a feeling of great approval and liking
a show business superstar who enjoys the estimation of fans and fellow performers alike
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Recent Examples of estimation
Akin, meanwhile, had an under-the-radar campaign in middle relief, leading all Orioles relievers in wins above replacement by FanGraphs’ estimation.
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Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 23 Nov. 2024
The offensive line, in Monken’s estimation, is the most talented and possibly most ornery unit he’s had at West Point, all the way down to wrestling each other to settle arguments about who’s tougher.
—Brian Hamilton, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
In my estimation, this friend’s mom crossed the line.
—Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
Even by the standards of this up-in-the-air year, estimations of Ronan’s Best Actress chances are all over the map.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2024
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Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 23 Nov. 2024
The offensive line, in Monken’s estimation, is the most talented and possibly most ornery unit he’s had at West Point, all the way down to wrestling each other to settle arguments about who’s tougher.
—Brian Hamilton, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
In my estimation, this friend’s mom crossed the line.
—Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
Even by the standards of this up-in-the-air year, estimations of Ronan’s Best Actress chances are all over the map.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2024
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Additionally, implementing clear protocols for identifying, documenting and escalating risks—such as detailed risk assessment frameworks and streamlined reporting channels—ensures no critical details are overlooked.Anushree Jain, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The report is likely one of the final large-scale official assessments of the shocking events of Jan. 6, which amounts to the first time in American history that a president tried to prevent the peaceful transfer of power to his successor.Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
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October’s monthly and annual rates were both revised higher from their initial estimates.Alicia Wallace, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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Bonderman, who Forbes estimates was worth $7.4 billion at his death, began his career as a lawyer, and was the founding owner of the Seattle Kraken NHL team.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Two and a Half Men creator Chuck Lorre has nothing but respect for Charlie Sheen.Joelle Goldstein, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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To watch Wilson’s play unfold—whether onstage or on the screen— is to feel the intensity of his respect for Bearden’s artistry, and for the musical traditions imbued in both of their works.Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Cynical appraisals of Prosecco’s ability to embody its terroir may highlight the masking effects of bubbles and high sugar levels, but this is unhelpfully reductive.Paul Caputo, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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The Bears have countered with appraisals ranging from $60 million to $71 million and categorizing the property as vacant residential land, which gets taxed at 10% of market value.Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Nov. 2024
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Consumers increasingly look to peers for genuine product evaluations, with 99.9% of consumers reading reviews before making an online purchase.Jessica Hawthorne-Castro, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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According to court documents, Dali was ordered to reside in Philadelphia under GPS monitoring, undergo a mental health evaluation and surrender any travel documents.Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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As the conversation continued, the hip-hop legend then began expressing his admiration for Towns.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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But the material undergirding his beliefs—his keen admiration for Martin Luther King Jr., in particular—is still present.K. Austin Collins, The Atlantic, 13 Dec. 2024
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With regard to controlling that crucial body of water, a year ago this month Mohammad Reza Naqdi issued a threat.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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What’s important is that the rate of acceptance with regard to ChatGPT hardly won’t stop with ChatGPT, or for that matter, TikTok.John Tamny, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been pushed to admit the casualties sustained by his country's forces, after a substantial calculation was provided by U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Tesla’s China sales fell by 4.3% in November from a year ago, while BYD saw a 67% surge, according to CNBC calculations of China Passenger Car Association Data.Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Estimation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimation. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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