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ESTIMATION Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word estimation. (exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word estimation. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for ESTIMATION

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approximation
nounn
noun

• an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth

• the quality of coming near to identity (especially close in quantity)

• an imprecise or incomplete account

• the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue

assessment
nounn
noun

• the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth

• an amount determined as payable

• the market value set on assets

• the act of judging or assessing a person or situation or event

calculation
nounn
noun

• the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods

• problem solving that involves numbers or quantities

• planning something carefully and intentionally

conjecture
nounn
noun

• a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)

• a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

• reasoning that involves the formation of conclusions from incomplete evidence

verb

• to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds

gauge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a measuring instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity such as the thickness of wire or the amount of rain etc.

• accepted or approved instance or example of a quantity or quality against which others are judged or measured or compared

• the distance between the rails of a railway or between the wheels of a train

• the thickness of wire

• diameter of a tube or gun barrel

verb

• judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)

• rub to a uniform size

• determine the capacity, volume, or contents of by measurement and calculation

• measure precisely and against a standard

• adapt to a specified measurement

• mix in specific proportions

guess
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

• an estimate based on little or no information

verb

• expect, believe, or suppose

• put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation

• judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)

• guess correctly; solve by guessing

judgment
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an opinion formed by judging something

• the act of judging or assessing a person or situation or event

• (law) the determination by a court of competent jurisdiction on matters submitted to it

• the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions

• the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision

• the capacity to assess situations or circumstances shrewdly and to draw sound conclusions

• the mental ability to understand and discriminate between relations

reckoning
nounn
noun

• problem solving that involves numbers or quantities

• a bill for an amount due

• the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order

supposition
nounn
noun

• a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

• a hypothesis that is taken for granted

• the cognitive process of supposing

estimate
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth

• a judgment of the qualities of something or somebody

• a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)

• a statement indicating the likely cost of some job

• the respect with which a person is held

verb

• judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)

• judge to be probable

appraisal
nounn
noun

• the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth

• a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)

• an expert estimation of the quality, quantity, and other characteristics of someone or something

idea
nounn
noun

• the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

• your intention; what you intend to do

• a personal view

• an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth

• (music) melodic subject of a musical composition

Best Hypernyms For ESTIMATION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for estimation, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
assessment calculation judgement approximation computation determination esteem evaluation figuring judgment reckoning regard respect
Phrases (2)
commercial documentcommercial instrument

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