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estimation

Syllabification: (es·ti·ma·tion)

Pronunciation: /ˌestəˈmāSHən/

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Definition of estimation

noun

a rough calculation of the value, number, quantity, or extent of something:estimations of protein concentrations
[usually in singular] a judgment of the worth or character of someone or something:the pop star rose in my estimation

Origin:

late Middle English (originally in the sense 'comprehension, intuition', also 'valuing, a valuation'): from Latin aestimatio(n-), from aestimare 'determine, appraise' (see estimate)