1. An approximate calculation of quantity, degree or worth
   "an estimation of what it would cost";
   - estimate, approximation, idea
    
2. A judgment of the qualities of something or somebody
   "in my estimation the boy is innocent";
   - estimate
    
3. A document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
   "The art expert's estimation of the painting's value surprised everyone";
   - appraisal, estimate
    
4. The respect with which a person is held
   "they had a high estimation of his ability";
   - estimate

Derived forms: estimations

Type of: assessment, calculation, commercial document, commercial instrument, computation, esteem, figuring, judgement, judgment, reckoning, regard, respect

Encyclopedia: Estimation