What does estimation mean?

The process of judging an approximate amount, size, or value. An opinion about someone's character or something's value.

How is estimation pronounced?

UK /ˌestɪˈmeɪʃən/, US /ˌestəˈmeɪʃən/.

/ˌestɪˈmeɪʃən/ · /ˌestəˈmeɪʃən/

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估算；估计

n. The process of judging an approximate amount, size, or value.

估算；估计

n. An opinion about someone's character or something's value.

评价；看法

By my estimation, we need three more chairs.

据我估计，我们还需要三把椅子。

Accurate estimation of construction costs helps local authorities avoid wasting public funds on unfinished projects.

准确估算建筑成本有助于地方政府避免将公共资金浪费在未完工的项目上。

estimation常指估算过程；具体估价常用estimate。

What does estimation mean?: The process of judging an approximate amount, size, or value. An opinion about someone's character or something's value.
How is estimation pronounced?: UK /ˌestɪˈmeɪʃən/, US /ˌestəˈmeɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.