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   Estimation , n. [L. aestimatio, fr. aestimare: cf. F. estimation. See Esteem, v. t.]
   The act of estimating.
   Shak.
   
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   An opinion or judgment of the worth, extent, or quantity of anything, formed without using precise data; valuation; as, estimations of distance, magnitude, amount, or moral qualities.
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   If he be poorer that thy estimation, then he shall present himself before the priest, and the priest, and the priest shall value him.
   Lev. xxvii. 8.
   
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   Favorable opinion; esteem; regard; honor.
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   I shall have estimation among multitude, and honor with the elders.
   Wisdom viii. 10.
   
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   Supposition; conjecture.
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   I speak not this in estimation,
   As what I think might be, but what I know.
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   Syn. -- Estimate; calculation; computation; appraisement; esteem; honor; regard. See Estimate, n.
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