estimation
UK: ˌɛstɪˈmeɪʃən | US: ˌɛstəˈmeɪʃən
n. the act of judging or calculating the value, quantity, or quality of something
n. a rough calculation or judgment
n. a formal opinion or assessment
estimation = estim<value> + ation<noun suffix>
- estim<value>: From Latin aestimare ("to value, appraise"), derived from aes (bronze, money) + -timare (verb-forming suffix). Reflects the idea of assigning worth.
- ation<noun suffix>: A Latin-derived suffix forming nouns indicating an action or process (e.g., "calculation," "observation").
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin aestimare, which originally referred to valuing goods (often in bronze currency). Over time, it broadened to include abstract judgments. The suffix -ation solidified its role as a noun describing the process of evaluation. The shift from monetary appraisal to general assessment mirrors societal emphasis on quantitative reasoning.
Her estimation of the project's cost proved accurate.
In my estimation, the plan is too risky.
The scientist's estimation of the data was later confirmed.
The crowd's estimation of his performance was overwhelmingly positive.
The software provides real-time estimation of delivery times.