GDict

estimation

.esti'meiʃәn7 senses · 65 ms
Level C1
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noun/ˌɛs.tɪˈmeɪ.ʃən//ˌɛs.təˈmeɪ.ʃən//ˌes.tɪˈmæɪ.ʃən/
  1. 1

    The process of making an estimate.countableuncountable

    • According to my estimations, we should get to the border in five hours, give or take.
    • The publisher made an estimation on the potential value of the new novel.
  2. 2

    The amount, extent, position, size, or value reached in an estimate.countableuncountable

  3. 3

    Esteem or favourable regard.countableuncountable

    • With that performance last night, you've gone up in the director's estimation.

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