estimation

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BrE /ˈestɪmeɪʃn/ AmE /ˈestɪmeɪʃn/

noun en → es

1 APPROXIMATE CALCULATION [singular] B1

a rough calculation of the amount, number, or value of something

cálculo aproximado, estimación

  • an estimation of sth

Collocations cost estimation · time estimation

  • The cost estimation was based on the current prices.

    La estimación del costo se basó en los precios actuales.

2 OPINION [singular] B1

an opinion about someone or something, especially a favourable one

opinión, apreciación

  • have an estimation of sb/sth

Collocations high estimation · low estimation

  • He has a high estimation of her abilities.

    Él tiene una alta apreciación de sus habilidades.

3 ENGINEERING [singular] C1

a formal calculation or measurement made by an engineer to determine the amount of materials needed for a project

cálculo, estimación técnica

  • an estimation of sth

Collocations engineering estimation · project estimation

  • The engineering estimation was submitted to the client.

    La estimación técnica se presentó al cliente.