estimation

Alternative formsEdit

• æstimation (archaic)

EtymologyEdit

From Old French estimacion, from Latin aestimatio.

PronunciationEdit

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• Rhymes: -eɪʃən

NounEdit

estimation (plural estimations)

1. The process of making an estimate.
2. The amount, extent, position, size, or value reached in an estimate.
3. Esteem or favourable regard.

Derived termsEdit

• estimate

Related termsEdit

• esteem

TranslationsEdit

Alternative formsEdit

• æstimation (obsolete)

EtymologyEdit

estimer +‎ -ation.

PronunciationEdit

• IPA^(key): /ɛs.ti.ma.sjɔ̃/

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NounEdit

estimation f (plural estimations)

1. estimate; estimation (rough calculation or guess)