estimation
Translation
estimation, judgment, opinion, respect
Examples
My estimation is that the project will take six months.
My estimation is that the project will take six months.
He went up in my estimation after his honest apology.
He went up in my estimation after his honest apology.
Grammar Patterns
an estimation of ((sth.)) a judgment about (sth.) What is your estimation of the costs?
in sb's estimation in someone's opinion In my estimation, she is the best candidate.
Similar Words
Synonyms: assessment, appraisal, judgment; Antonyms: fact, certainty
Etymology
From Latin 'aestimare' (to value, appraise), combined with the noun-forming suffix '-ion'.
Memory Tips
Think of the verb 'estimate'. 'Estimation' is the act or result of estimating something.