estimation
gb/ˌɛstɪmˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɛstɪmˈeɪʃən/
B2
Английский
~ 9000
Значения
0 значений
Существительное
B2
entity
1
approximate calculation of size or cost
A careful guess about how big, how many, how long, or how much something will cost or be worth.
Модель употребления:
an estimation of [amount/cost/size]
Частая ошибка:
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.
Синонимы
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.)
Антонимы
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.)
Коллокации
rough estimation
|time estimation
|cost estimation
|population estimation
|make an estimation
|provide an estimation
Темы
business
|math
|work
|planning
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- The contractor gave us an estimation of the total repair costs.
- By my estimation, the project will take at least six months to complete.
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- The builder gave us an estimation of the price.
- In my estimation, the work will take three days.
- 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.
Существительное
C1
entity
2
personal judgment or opinion
What someone thinks or believes about how good, important, or right something or someone is.
Модель употребления:
in [someone]'s estimation, [clause]
Частая ошибка:
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.
Синонимы
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".)
Антонимы
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.)
Коллокации
in my estimation
|in their estimation
|in the public estimation
|professional estimation
|expert estimation
Темы
opinions
|communication
|thinking
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- In my estimation, this is the best solution we have.
- The movie was, in her estimation, far too long and repetitive.
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- In my estimation, this plan is not safe.
- In her estimation, the hotel was very good.
- By his estimation, the team played well.
- In their estimation, the book is important.
- In our estimation, this is the right choice.
Существительное
formal
C1
entity
3
level of respect or regard
How much people respect or value someone or something.
Модель употребления:
hold [someone/something] in [high/low] estimation
Частая ошибка:
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.
Синонимы
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".)
Антонимы
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.)
Коллокации
high estimation
|low estimation
|hold in high estimation
|rise in estimation
|fall in estimation
Темы
relationships
|emotions
|social
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- She is held in high estimation by her colleagues.
- After the scandal, the politician fell sharply in public estimation.
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- He is in high estimation at his company.
- Her estimation at school is very high.
- 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.
Существительное
technical
C2
action
4
statistical or mathematical estimating process
In math, science, or engineering, the way to find an estimated value for something you do not know, using numbers or data.
Модель употребления:
estimation of [parameter/value] using [method]
Частая ошибка:
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".
Синонимы
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.)
Антонимы
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.)
Коллокации
parameter estimation
|effort estimation
|maximum likelihood estimation
|project estimation
|risk estimation
Темы
science
|math
|technology
Примеры
- The study focuses on the estimation of model parameters from noisy data.
- Accurate effort estimation is essential for successful software projects.
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- Good estimation is important in engineering projects.
- The course teaches methods of parameter estimation.
- 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.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
estimation
IPA
GB/ˌɛstɪmˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɛstɪmˈeɪʃən/
Слоги и ударение
es - tim - a - tion (4 слога)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: estimation
- Plural: estimation, estimations
Родственные слова
Forms
estimations
noun
Core family
estimate
verb B1
Related words
Advanced or less common
overestimation
noun
underestimation
noun
Выражения
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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.