estimation — an approximate calculation or judgment of the value, number, quantity, or extent of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an approximate calculation or judgment of the value, number, quantity, or extent of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌestɪˈmeɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- My estimation of how long it takes to assemble IKEA furniture was completely wrong - 2 hours became 8 hours of confusion.
- The weather app's estimation said 'light rain,' but I needed a boat to get to work.
- According to our estimation, the new marketing campaign will increase sales by 15%.
estimation
NOUN[/ˌestɪˈmeɪʃən/]
an approximate calculation or judgment of the value, number, quantity, or extent of something
The carpenter gave a rough estimation of how much wood the project needed.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'aestimatio' meaning 'valuation' or 'appraisal', derived from 'aestimare' meaning 'to value' or 'to assess'. The word entered English through Old French and Latin legal and commercial terminology.
Breakdown
Latin 'aestim-' (to value/assess) + '-ation' (noun suffix indicating action or process) = estimation
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📝Examples
“My estimation of how long it takes to assemble IKEA furniture was completely wrong - 2 hours became 8 hours of confusion.”
“The weather app's estimation said 'light rain,' but I needed a boat to get to work.”
“According to our estimation, the new marketing campaign will increase sales by 15%.”
“The contractor's initial estimation was so low that I should have known he was either lying or terrible at math.”
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