Estimation

Pronunciation: /ɛstəˈmeɪʃən/

Definitions of estimation

noun an approximate calculation or judgment of the value, number, quantity, or extent of something

Example Sentences

A1 I made an estimation of how much money I would need for the trip.

A2 The estimation of the project cost was way off.

B1 The estimation provided by the contractor was within our budget.

B2 Her estimation of the time required for the task was accurate.

C1 The estimation of the company's worth was based on thorough research and analysis.

C2 The estimation of the project's timeline was critical for its successful completion.

Examples of estimation in a Sentence

formal The project manager provided a detailed estimation of the costs involved in the construction.

informal I made a rough estimation of how long it would take to drive to the beach.

slang I took a wild guess at the number of people attending the party, but my estimation was way off.

figurative Her estimation of his character turned out to be completely wrong.

Grammatical Forms of estimation

• past tense: estimated
• plural: estimations
• comparative: more estimated
• superlative: most estimated
• present tense: estimate
• future tense: will estimate
• perfect tense: have estimated
• continuous tense: is estimating
• singular: estimation
• positive degree: estimated
• infinitive: to estimate
• gerund: estimating
• participle: estimated

Origin and Evolution of estimation

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'estimation' originated from the Latin word 'aestimatio', which means 'a valuation or appraisal'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'estimation' has evolved to encompass not just the act of valuing or appraising something, but also the act of forming an opinion or judgment about something based on incomplete information.