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Estimation - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Estimation : (noun)
1: an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth;
"an estimate of what it would cost"; "a rough idea how
long it would take" [syn: estimate, approximation, idea]
2: a document appraising the value of something (as for
insurance or taxation) [syn: appraisal, estimate]
3: the respect with which a person is held; "they had a high
estimation of his ability" [syn: estimate]
4: a judgment of the qualities of something or somebody; "many
factors are involved in any estimate of human life"; "in
my estimation the boy is innocent" [syn: estimate]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Estimation : \Es`ti*ma"tion\, n. [L. aestimatio, fr. aestimare:
cf. F. estimation. See Esteem, v. t.]
1. The act of estimating. --Shak.
2. An opinion or judgment of the worth, extent, or quantity
of anything, formed without using precise data; valuation;
as, estimations of distance, magnitude, amount, or moral
qualities.
If he be poorer that thy estimation, then he shall
present himself before the priest, and the priest,
and the priest shall value him. --Lev. xxvii.
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3. Favorable opinion; esteem; regard; honor.
I shall have estimation among multitude, and honor
with the elders. --Wisdom viii.
10.
4. Supposition; conjecture.
I speak not this in estimation, As what I think
might be, but what I know. --Shak.
Syn: Estimate; calculation; computation; appraisement;
esteem; honor; regard. See Estimate, n.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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Example Usage of Estimation |
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SamMarkey: Dual System Estimation means that all should have an equal chance of being counted, even if not everyone is actually captured in #Census2011 |
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mfloryan: Listening to a good agile Estimation and planning presentation by @agilekev |
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nboevink: @jariangibson we estimated 40-50 XP VMs per server,which averages to 5-7 virtual desktops per core, is this a real Estimation for Windows 7? |
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