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estimation

[es-tuh-mey-shuhn] / ˌɛs təˈmeɪ ʃən /


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Even if it is, its estimation will likely lack a warmth of imagination.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The tree is bad and dangerous, by Brian’s estimation, and yet he objects to Adam paying to have it removed.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

This was due to overperformance in specific races and in Phillips’s estimation, this could happen again in 2026.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

Meta said it had many of the suggestions from Ofcom already in place, "including using AI to detect users' age based on their activity, and facial age estimation technology".

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

I would have to seek advice from Harry, although my estimation of him as a counselor in affairs of the heart had received a substantial drubbing at the hands of the wretched Miss Minerva Goodacre.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly




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