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estimations

 

[ หŒษ›stษชหˆmeษชสƒษ™nz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in mathematics

Estimations are rough calculations or guesses about the value, size, or extent of something. They are used when exact information is not available or when a quick answer is needed.

Synonyms

approximation, assessment, guess

Examples of usage

  • We made estimations of the cost before starting the project.
  • Her estimation of the time required was way off.
  • The estimations for the number of attendees were surprisingly accurate.
Context #2 | Noun

general usage

Estimations can also refer to the esteem or respect in which someone is held.

Synonyms

esteem, regard, respect

Examples of usage

  • She is held in high estimation by her colleagues.
  • Their estimations of his abilities were proven wrong.
Context #3 | Noun

business

In a business context, estimations are predictions or forecasts of future outcomes, often related to financial performance.

Synonyms

forecast, prediction, projection

Examples of usage

  • The company's estimations for next quarter's profits are optimistic.
  • Our estimations show a steady growth in sales over the next year.

Translations

Translations of the word "estimations" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estimativas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเฅเคฎเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schรคtzungen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perkiraan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพั†ั–ะฝะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szacunki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฆ‹็ฉใ‚‚ใ‚Š

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท estimations

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estimaciones

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tahminler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ถ”์ •์น˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู‚ุฏูŠุฑุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odhady

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odhady

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไผฐ่ฎก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ocenitve

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐา“ะฐะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒคแƒแƒกแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qiymษ™tlษ™ndirmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estimaciones

Etymology

The word 'estimations' originates from the Latin word 'aestimatio', meaning 'a valuation or an estimation'. Over time, it evolved to encompass both the mathematical concept of rough calculations and the general sense of esteem or respect. The use of estimations in various fields like mathematics, business, and interpersonal relationships has made it a versatile and commonly used term in everyday language.

See also: estimate, estimated, estimates, estimating, estimation, estimator, inestimable, misestimation, overestimate, overestimated, overestimation, underestimate, underestimated, underestimating, underestimation.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,240, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.