Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

estimation

[es-tuh-mey-shuhn] / ˌɛs təˈmeɪ ʃən /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The tree is bad and dangerous, by Brian’s estimation, and yet he objects to Adam paying to have it removed.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

This was due to overperformance in specific races and in Phillips’s estimation, this could happen again in 2026.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

In Pickering's estimation Harris sits somewhere "between an artist and a DJ".

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Discord insisted the measures came with privacy protections, saying video selfies for age estimation never leave users' devices and that submitted identity documents are deleted quickly.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

Crab lifted his rifle in both hands, like he was about to demonstrate how to shoot an arrow from a bow, which would’ve been just as cool, in Genie’s estimation.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds




Vocabulary lists containing estimation


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "estimation" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com