estimation
Translation
estimation, assessment, appraisal, judgement
Examples
My estimation of the cost was too low.
My estimation of the cost was too low.
He rose in my estimation after his apology.
He rose in my estimation after his apology.
Grammar Patterns
an estimation of ((sth.)) An estimation of the damage was made.
in ((sb.'s)) estimation In my estimation, the plan will fail.
Similar Words
Synonyms: assessment, appraisal, judgement; Antonyms: fact, certainty
Etymology
From Latin 'aestimare' (to value, appraise). The suffix '-tion' denotes an action or state.
Memory Tips
Think of the verb 'estimate' plus the suffix '-tion'. It's the act or result of estimating something.