estimat

n. A valuing or rating by the mind, without actually measuring, weighing, or the like; rough or approximate calculation; as, an estimate of the cost of a building, or of the quantity of water in a pond. [ 1913 Webster ]

Weigh success in a moral balance, and our whole estimate is changed. J. C. Shairp.

Syn. -- Estimate, Estimation, Esteem. The noun estimate, like its verb, supposes chiefly an exercise of judgment in determining the amount, importance, or magnitude of things, with their other exterior relations; as, an estimate of expenses incurred; a true estimate of life, etc. Esteem is a moral sentiment made up of respect and attachment, -- the valuation of a person as possessing useful qualities or real worth. Thus we speak of the esteem of the wise and good as a thing greatly to be desired. Estimation seems to waver between the two. In our version of the Scriptures it is used simply for estimate; as, “If he be poorer than thy estimation.” Lev. xxvii. 8. In other cases, it verges toward esteem; as, “I know him to be of worth and worthy estimation.” Shak. It will probably settle down at last on this latter sense. “Esteem is the value we place upon some degree of worth. It is higher than simple approbation, which is a decision of judgment. It is the commencement of affection.” Gogan. [ 1913 Webster ] No; dear as freedom is, and in my heart's
Just estimation prized above all price. Cowper. [ 1913 Webster ]

adj. calculated approximately; as, an estimated mass of 25 g. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n. [ L. aestimatio, fr. aestimare: cf. F. estimation. See Esteem, v. t. ] 1. The act of estimating. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. 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. [ 1913 Webster ]

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. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Favorable opinion; esteem; regard; honor. [ 1913 Webster ]

I shall have estimation among multitude, and honor with the elders. Wisdom viii. 10. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. Supposition; conjecture. [ 1913 Webster ]

I speak not this in estimation,
As what I think might be, but what I know. Shak.

Syn. -- Estimate; calculation; computation; appraisement; esteem; honor; regard. See Estimate, n. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Cf. F. estimatif. ] 1. Inclined, or able, to estimate; serving for, or capable of being used in, estimating. [ 1913 Webster ]

We find in animals an estimative or judicial faculty. Sir M. Hale. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Pertaining to an estimate. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]