estimation

estimation — noun

1. what you personally think or believe about how good, valuable, or worthy a perso

1.名詞B1
釋義

what you personally think or believe about how good, valuable, or worthy a person or thing is — commonly used in the fixed phrase "in my estimation" before you give your view.

例句

In Quan's estimation, the new policy has done more harm than good.

in [someone's] estimation — fixed phrase for stating an opinion

In the editor's estimation, Olivia's latest draft is finally ready for publication.

同義詞
  • opinion

    more general and conversational; used without possessive restriction

  • judgment

    suggests a more careful, reasoned evaluation than estimation

  • assessment

    implies a systematic evaluation, often used in professional contexts

  • view

    personal perspective; more neutral and less formal than estimation

文法句型

in + possessive + estimation

someone's estimation of something/somebody

用法筆記

Frequently used in the fixed possessive phrase "in my / his / her / their estimation" as a sentence adverb meaning "in my opinion." Unlike opinion, estimation in this sense is almost always preceded by a possessive determiner.

常見錯誤

❌In my estimation, this is not a good idea.' (correct but overly formal for everyday speech).
✅In my opinion, this is not a good idea.
💡In casual conversation, 'in my opinion' sounds more natural than 'in my estimation.'
❌My estimation of the movie was that it was too long.' (awkward).
✅In my estimation, the movie was too long.
💡Use the fixed phrase 'in my estimation' rather than using 'estimation' as a stand-alone noun for an opinion.

2. a rough calculation, guess, or figure that you arrive at when you judge the appr

2.名詞B2
釋義

a rough calculation, guess, or figure that you arrive at when you judge the approximate size, cost, value, quantity, or duration of something, usually without measuring exactly.

例句

The contractor's estimation for the kitchen renovation came to nearly fifteen thousand dollars.

estimation for [something] — calculation of cost or price

Sumin's rough estimation placed the number of concertgoers at about two thousand people.

同義詞
  • estimate

    the specific figure or amount calculated; more common than estimation for countable results

  • approximation

    technical term for a figure that is close but not exact

  • guesstimate

    informal blend of 'guess' and 'estimate'; less precise

  • calculation

    implies a more mathematically exact process than estimation

文法句型

estimation of + noun

estimation for + noun

用法筆記

Distinguish from estimate (noun): an estimate is the specific number or figure you produce; estimation more often refers to the process or act of calculating. In everyday use, however, the two overlap considerably — estimation is preferred in formal or technical writing.

常見錯誤

❌The estimation was $5,000.' (ambiguous — use 'estimate' for the specific figure).
✅The estimate was $5,000.
💡Use 'estimate' when citing a specific number; use 'estimation' for the process or a rough range.
❌I need an estimation of how many people are coming.' (acceptable but slightly formal).
✅I need an estimate of how many people are coming.
💡'Estimate' is more natural for a single approximate figure in everyday English.

3. the high opinion, respect, or admiration that people feel for a person because o

3.名詞C1
釋義

the high opinion, respect, or admiration that people feel for a person because of their character, achievements, or position — used mainly in formal or literary contexts to describe a standing of honor.

例句

Dr. Okafor is held in high estimation by everyone on the hospital staff.

held in high estimation — fixed phrase for great respect

Esteban's estimation among his fellow musicians grew after his award-winning performance.

同義詞
  • esteem

    nearly identical in meaning but more common than estimation for this sense

  • regard

    broader term; can range from neutral to positive ('high regard')

  • respect

    more general and frequent; the everyday alternative to this formal sense

  • admiration

    emphasizes approval and appreciation of specific qualities

反義詞
  • disdain

    strong feeling of dislike and lack of respect; opposite of high estimation

  • contempt

    feeling that someone is worthless or beneath notice

文法句型

hold + someone + in + high/great + estimation

of great estimation

用法筆記

Almost always appears with evaluative adjectives (high, great, low) or in the fixed verb phrase "hold someone in (high) estimation." This sense is far less common in modern everyday English than sense 1; it belongs to formal writing, literature, and ceremonial language.

常見錯誤

❌I have high estimation for her.' (unnatural phrasing).
✅I hold her in high estimation.
💡Use the verb 'hold' with this sense rather than 'have.'
❌He is a person of estimation.' (too vague).
✅He is a person of great estimation.
💡The adjective 'great' or 'high' is almost always required to complete the meaning.