die Abschätzung
Translation
estimation, assessment, appraisal, estimate
Examples
Seine Abschätzung war sehr genau.
His estimation was very accurate.
Wir brauchen eine Abschätzung der Kosten.
We need an estimate of the costs.
Grammar Patterns
the estimation ((of sth.)) The estimation of the situation is difficult.
an estimate ((for sth.)) an estimate for the future costs
Similar Words
Synonyms: Einschätzung, Bewertung, Schätzung (all mean assessment/estimation)
Etymology
From the verb 'abschätzen' (to estimate). The suffix '-ung' makes it a feminine noun. 'ab-' + 'schätzen' (to value, to estimate).
Memory Tips
To make an 'Abschätzung', you 'schätzen' (value) something and then write it 'ab' (down).