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estimation

[es-tuh-mey-shuhn] / ˌɛs təˈmeɪ ʃən /


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In the union’s estimation, the current free-market system has proven to be an effective driver of competitive balance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

After its age verification announcement was met with backlash, Discord clarified its age estimation tech would mean the "vast majority" of people would not need to complete age checks.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

People with the "pancreatic-predominant" pattern showed a proton density fat fraction -- an MRI marker that provides a precise estimation of fat concentration in tissue -- of about 30 percent in the pancreas.

From Science Daily • Jan. 28, 2026

Doncic is, by Redick’s estimation, “one of the greatest offensive engines to ever play basketball.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 1, 2025

Some of the rats were really hopeless climbers in Cluny’s estimation.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques