ESTIMATION Synonyms
There are 15 hypernyms of the word estimation. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for ESTIMATION
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| approximation | noun n | |||||
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 | noun n | |||||
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 | noun n | |||||
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 | noun n | |||||
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, noun v, 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, noun v, 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, noun v, 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 | noun n | |||||
noun • problem solving that involves numbers or quantities • a bill for an amount due • the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order | ||||||
| supposition | noun n | |||||
noun • a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence • a hypothesis that is taken for granted • the cognitive process of supposing | ||||||
| estimate | verb, noun v, 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 | noun n | |||||
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 | noun n | |||||
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 | ||||||