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estimation (iou)



estimation noun. LME.
[Old French, or Latin aestimatio(n-), formed as ESTIMATE verb: see -ATION.]
Comprehension, intuition. Only in LME.
The action of valuing or assessing; a statement of price or value; (a) valuation. LME-L18.
b. Estimated value; a valuable. M16-L18.
The process of forming an approximate judgement of the number, quantity, position, etc., of something. LME.
Opinion, judgement, esp. as to the worth or character of a person or thing. LME.
J. London Martin took a great slump in Maria's estimation.
b. Conjecture, guessing. rare (Shakes.). Only in L16.
Appreciation, esteem; repute; the importance of a place. arch. M16.
G. Canning Wishing to know in what estimation he was held by mankind.