estimate, estimation

estimate, estimation
An estimate is a calculation or judgment as to the value, size, or qualities of something. Because an estimation is the forming of an estimate, the two words are often used interchangeably, although estimate is more often applied to things and estimation to persons, especially in the sense of opinion or belief."His estimate of the storm-related damages ran into the millions." "In the estimation of his countrymen, he was a great man." In most instances, the words opinion and judgment are effective synonyms for estimation.

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  • Estimate — Es ti*mate, n. A valuing or rating by the mind, without actually measuring, weighing, or the like; rough or approximate calculation; as, an estimate of the cost of a building, or of the quantity of water in a pond. [1913 Webster] Weigh success in …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • estimate — įvertis statusas T sritis automatika atitikmenys: angl. estimate; estimation vok. Schätzung, f rus. оценка, f pranc. estimation, f; évaluation, f …   Automatikos terminų žodynas

  • estimation — įvertis statusas T sritis automatika atitikmenys: angl. estimate; estimation vok. Schätzung, f rus. оценка, f pranc. estimation, f; évaluation, f …   Automatikos terminų žodynas

  • estimate — See estimate, estimation …   Dictionary of problem words and expressions

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  • Estimation theory — is a branch of statistics and signal processing that deals with estimating the values of parameters based on measured/empirical data. The parameters describe an underlying physical setting in such a way that the value of the parameters affects… …   Wikipedia

  • estimation — estimation, estimate both mean the act of valuing or appraising, but they are rarely interchangeable. In general, estimation implies the manner or measure in which a person or thing is valued or esteemed {the degree in which he is held in… …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

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  • estimation — 1. Fowler described the use of estimation in the phrase in my estimation (= in my opinion) as ‘illiterate’, a verdict which is negated by several centuries of use in this meaning: • The dearest of men in my estimation E. W. Lane, 1841 • It was… …   Modern English usage

  • Estimation — Es ti*ma tion, n. [L. aestimatio, fr. aestimare: cf. F. estimation. See {Esteem}, v. t.] 1. The act of estimating. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. An opinion or judgment of the worth, extent, or quantity of anything, formed without using precise data;… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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