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as in assessment
an opinion on the nature, character, or quality of something
the teacher's estimation of her student's scientific aptitude proved to be well-founded when he won a national science award
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as in estimate
the act of placing a value on the nature, character, or quality of something
I may have been a little too hasty in my estimation of his musical abilities
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as in respect
a feeling of great approval and liking
a show business superstar who enjoys the estimation of fans and fellow performers alike
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Recent Examples of estimation
Sear points to Lynn’s estimation of the IQ of Angola being based on information from just 19 people and that of Eritrea being based on samples of children living in orphanages.
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David Gilbert, WIRED, 24 Oct. 2024
This closeness is the mean estimation error; a model that has a very low estimation error (e.g., is about 5 percentage points off or less) would be very impressive.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
For this purpose, a kernel density estimation was applied to the study blocks, the results of which are consistent with the densities recorded in other Mayan archeological sites such as Oxpemul and Becan.
—Anna Lagos, WIRED, 30 Oct. 2024
Per a Forbes estimation, Vance’s main residence in Virginia is worth just under $2 million, and the total value of his real-estate holdings total about $4 million.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2024
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David Gilbert, WIRED, 24 Oct. 2024
This closeness is the mean estimation error; a model that has a very low estimation error (e.g., is about 5 percentage points off or less) would be very impressive.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
For this purpose, a kernel density estimation was applied to the study blocks, the results of which are consistent with the densities recorded in other Mayan archeological sites such as Oxpemul and Becan.
—Anna Lagos, WIRED, 30 Oct. 2024
Per a Forbes estimation, Vance’s main residence in Virginia is worth just under $2 million, and the total value of his real-estate holdings total about $4 million.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimation
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That being so, the AI age of warfare will be reduced primarily to an assessment not of an adversary’s capabilities but rather of its intentions and their strategic applications.Henry A. Kissinger, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
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Cruz confirms Joe’s on the flight to Dallas with an apt assessment of their new lioness, as well as a promising new mission plan through which to funnel her instincts.Andy Andersen, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
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An impairment charge of $6.8 million was recorded for 60 South Sixth due to changes in cash flow estimates.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The tougher regulations will reduce asthma symptoms for more than 70,000 Californians, according to the board’s estimate, and pump $100 billion of private investment into clean energy infrastructure over the next two decades.Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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But Musk has already gained since the election in one respect: Tesla’s share price has risen more than 15% from last Wednesday’s opening price, outpacing the 1.8% growth in the S&P 500 over the same period.David Ingram, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Tonight: Show respect. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★★ Discussions with partners, spouses and even members of the general public will be lively today.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2024
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An appraisal prepared the last time Trump refinanced estimated that in those circumstances, the 40 Wall land would be worth around $160 million, yielding a reset annual rent of around $10 million — more than the building’s current net operating income.Paula Aceves, Curbed, 31 Oct. 2024
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Like health, car or property insurance, appraisals for losses or damages rely on standards — known as Good Farming Practices — that ensure low yields aren’t caused by mismanagement.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 30 July 2024
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Exploration, evaluation, and project expenses decreased to $409,179 from $534,371, reflecting lower overhead and payroll costs.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Term limits, performance evaluations, and commitment to continuous learning are fundamental to the Board’s ability to stay ahead of rapid changes.Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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Wiley has long been explicit about the erotic aspects of his work and the often fine line that separates admiration and exploitation.Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
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Binoche took the stage and thanked the Thessaloniki Film Festival organizers and shared her admiration for Greece’s rich history.Zac Ntim, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
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But the court also stated that there were triable issues of fact with regard to the duration of the bite.Jason Green, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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Subcompacts like the $17,000 Mitsubishi Mirage and the $16,400 Nissan Versa simply can’t compete with the aforementioned laws of physics with regard to crash protection as well as compact and midsize cars and SUVs.Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The filing also noted a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting, specifically related to the fair value calculations of certain financial instruments.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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However, critics claimed that part of the law has no teeth and would be ignored by employers who won't take the time to make the necessary calculations of salary and tips each pay period.Ray Stern, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Estimation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimation. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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