American English
/ˌɛs.təˈmeɪ.ʃn̩/
4 syllables · Stress the third syllable.
a number or amount that is close to the real one, based on the information available rather than an exact measurement
Practice out louda number or amount that is close to the real one, based on the information available rather than an exact measurement
The cost estimation is about $5,000.
We need an estimation of the travel time.
cost estimation · time estimation · rough estimation
an estimation of + noun
the estimation of + noun
an opinion about the value, quality, or importance of someone or something
In my estimation, the plan is too risky.
Her estimation of his work is very high.
This meaning is common in the phrase in my estimation, but opinion or judgment is more common in everyday speech.
in someone's estimation, + sentence
someone's estimation of + noun
in my opinion or judgment
In my estimation, the plan is too risky.
In everyday English, estimate is usually more natural; estimation is more formal or technical.