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 ] | 
