estimation
gb/ˌɛstɪmˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɛstɪmˈeɪʃən/
B2
Angličtina
~ 9000
becslés, megítélés, vélemény, megbecsülés
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
1
becslés
B1
Vzorec užití:
an estimation of [amount/cost/size]
The contractor gave us an estimation of the total repair costs.
A kivitelező becslést adott a javítás teljes költségére.
By my estimation, the project will take at least six months to complete.
Becslésem szerint a projekt befejezése legalább hat hónapot vesz igénybe.
Their estimation of the crowd size was around ten thousand people.
We need a more accurate estimation of how much fuel the trip will require.
The first estimation turned out to be much lower than the final price.
Učební příklady
The builder gave us an estimation of the price.
A kivitelező árbecslést adott nekünk.
In my estimation, the work will take three days.
Becslésem szerint a munka három napig fog tartani.
Her estimation of the room size was not correct.
We need an estimation of how many people will come.
He made an estimation of the total time.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse "estimation" with the verb "estimate". Use "estimation" as a noun ("make an estimation"), and "estimate" as a verb ("to estimate the cost"). Also, avoid saying *"do an estimation"*; "make" or "give" is more natural.
Význam
approximate calculation of size or cost
Kolokace
rough estimation
|time estimation
|cost estimation
|population estimation
|make an estimation
|provide an estimation
Synonyma
estimate (More common and slightly less formal; can be both noun and verb.)
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approximation (Stresses that the value is not exact, often a bit more technical.)
Antonyma
exact calculation (Highlights that something is worked out precisely, not approximately.)
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precise figure (Focuses on a single, accurate number instead of a rough guess.)
Témata
business
|math
|work
|planning
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Definice
A careful guess about how big, how many, how long, or how much something will cost or be worth.
An approximate calculation or judgment of the amount, value, size, or cost of something, often based on limited information.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
2
Vzorec užití:
in [someone]'s estimation, [clause]
In my estimation, this is the best solution we have.
Megítélésem szerint ez a legjobb megoldásunk.
The movie was, in her estimation, far too long and repetitive.
Az ő megítélése szerint a film jóval túl hosszú és önismétlő volt.
In the public estimation, the company handled the crisis poorly.
By our estimation, the plan carries too many risks.
In their estimation, he was not ready for such a big role.
Učební příklady
In my estimation, this plan is not safe.
Megítélésem szerint ez a terv nem biztonságos.
In her estimation, the hotel was very good.
Az ő megítélése szerint a szálloda nagyon jó volt.
By his estimation, the team played well.
In their estimation, the book is important.
In our estimation, this is the right choice.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes say *"on my estimation"* instead of the correct phrase "in my estimation" when giving a personal judgment. Also, do not use it when you talk about a proven fact; it is used for personal views.
Význam
personal judgment or opinion
Kolokace
in my estimation
|in their estimation
|in the public estimation
|professional estimation
|expert estimation
Synonyma
opinion (More general and common; does not suggest the careful weighing that "estimation" can imply.)
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assessment (Suggests a more thorough or systematic judgment than "estimation".)
Antonyma
fact (Contrasts a personal judgment with something that is objectively true.)
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certainty (Opposes the idea of a tentative or personal judgment.)
Témata
opinions
|communication
|thinking
|core_vocabulary
Definice
What someone thinks or believes about how good, important, or right something or someone is.
A personal judgment or opinion about the quality, importance, or correctness of someone or something, not limited to numbers or amounts.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
FORMAL
3
megbecsülés
B2
Vzorec užití:
hold [someone/something] in [high/low] estimation
She is held in high estimation by her colleagues.
Nagy megbecsülésnek örvend a kollégái körében.
After the scandal, the politician fell sharply in public estimation.
A botrány után a politikus jelentősen vesztett a közvélemény megbecsüléséből.
His estimation among his peers has grown over the years.
The teacher's fairness raised her in the estimation of the students.
The company enjoys high estimation within the industry.
Učební příklady
He is in high estimation at his company.
Nagy megbecsülésnek örvend a cégénél.
Her estimation at school is very high.
Nagy megbecsülésnek örvend az iskolában.
After the mistake, he fell in their estimation.
The coach is in high estimation with the players.
Her hard work raised her in our estimation.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse this sense with a simple numerical estimate. Phrases like "held in high estimation" or "fall in public estimation" refer to respect or reputation, not to numbers or cost.
Význam
level of respect or regard
Kolokace
high estimation
|low estimation
|hold in high estimation
|rise in estimation
|fall in estimation
Synonyma
esteem (Very close in meaning; used more often in formal or written English.)
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regard (Slightly broader; may be less intense than "esteem" or "high estimation".)
Antonyma
disrespect (Shows a clear lack of respect, the opposite of high estimation.)
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contempt (A strong negative attitude, much lower than low estimation.)
Témata
relationships
|emotions
|social
|core_vocabulary
Definice
How much people respect or value someone or something.
The degree of respect, admiration, or regard that someone or something is held in by others.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C2
TECHNICAL
4
becslés
B2
Vzorec užití:
estimation of [parameter/value] using [method]
The study focuses on the estimation of model parameters from noisy data.
A tanulmány a modellparaméterek zajos adatokból történő becslésére összpontosít.
Accurate effort estimation is essential for successful software projects.
A pontos ráfordításbecslés elengedhetetlen a sikeres szoftverprojektekhez.
They used maximum likelihood estimation to fit the statistical model.
Risk estimation must be updated as new information becomes available.
Improper estimation can lead to underfunded and delayed projects.
Učební příklady
Good estimation is important in engineering projects.
A jó becslés fontos a mérnöki projektekben.
The course teaches methods of parameter estimation.
A kurzus paraméterbecslési módszereket tanít.
We used a simple estimation to find the unknown value.
Effort estimation helps managers plan the work.
Estimation is often needed when we cannot measure directly.
Častá chyba:
Learners may not realize that in technical texts "estimation" often refers to a formal method, not just a quick guess. In these contexts, it usually goes with words like "parameter", "model", or a named method such as "maximum likelihood".
Význam
statistical or mathematical estimating process
Kolokace
parameter estimation
|effort estimation
|maximum likelihood estimation
|project estimation
|risk estimation
Synonyma
estimation procedure (More explicit in technical writing; highlights the method used.)
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inference (In statistics, can overlap when talking about drawing conclusions from data, but is broader than estimation alone.)
Antonyma
measurement (In technical fields, measurement finds an observed value directly, rather than inferring or estimating it.)
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exact computation (Indicates that no approximation is involved, unlike in estimation.)
Témata
science
|math
|technology
Definice
In math, science, or engineering, the way to find an estimated value for something you do not know, using numbers or data.
In technical contexts, the process or method of deriving estimated values for unknown quantities or parameters based on observed data.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
estimation
IPA
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US/ˌɛstɪmˈeɪʃən/
Slabiky a přízvuk
es - tim - a - tion (4 slabiky)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: estimation
- Plural: estimation, estimations
Příbuzná slova
Forms
estimations
noun
Core family
estimate
verb B1
Related words
Advanced or less common
overestimation
noun
underestimation
noun
Výrazy
hold in high estimation
1/hˈoʊld ˈɪn hˈaɪ ˌɛstɪmˈeɪʃən/
idiom
formal
respect or value highly
To think that someone or something is very good and to respect them a lot.
Příklady
- She is held in high estimation by everyone in the department.
- The scientist is held in high estimation within the international research community.
- The charity is held in high estimation because of its transparency.
in my estimation
1/ˈɪn mˈaɪ ˌɛstɪmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
in my opinion or judgment
Used before you say what you personally think about something.
Příklady
- In my estimation, the team played very well despite losing.
- This is, in my estimation, the most important question we need to answer.
- The book is, in my estimation, worth reading at least once.
in someone's estimation
1/ˈɪn sˈʌmwˌʌnz ˌɛstɪmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
in someone else's opinion
Used to say what another person or group thinks about something.
Příklady
- In the experts' estimation, the new law will have little effect.
- In her boss's estimation, she is ready for promotion.
- In the committee's estimation, the project is too risky.