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estimation — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • appraisal noun A formal assessment of the value, quality, or performance of something or someone.
  • appreciation noun A feeling of gratitude or recognition of something's value.
  • assessment noun A judgment or evaluation of something, or the amount of tax or duty charged.
  • estimate noun A rough calculation of a cost, size, or amount, made without exact figures.
  • estimation noun The process of calculating an approximate value.

Senses

estimation is used for these senses in English:

  • appreciation A fair valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence; gratitude and esteem.
  • assessment An appraisal or evaluation.
  • estimate A rough calculation or assessment of the value, size, or cost of something.
  • estimation The process of making an estimate.

appreciation — full definition

  1. noun A feeling of gratitude or recognition of something's value.
  2. noun An increase in the value of something over time.

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