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estimation

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/ˌɛstəˈmeɪʃən/ · es-ti-ma-tion

A roughly calculated approximation or judgment about the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.

Meanings

nounformal

A roughly calculated approximation or judgment about the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.

کسی چیز کی قیمت، تعداد، مقدار یا حد کے بارے میں تخمینی حساب کتاب یا فیصلہ۔

اندازہ

andaaza

Synonyms

assessmentapproximationevaluationتخمینہتشخیصجائزہ

Antonyms

certaintyfacttruthحقیقتاصولسچائی

Common Collocations

  • make an estimation
  • accurate estimation
  • financial estimation

Example Sentences

The estimation of costs is essential for budgeting.

اخراجات کا اندازہ بجٹ بنانے کے لیے ضروری ہے۔

Ikhrajaat ka andaaza budget bananay ke liye zaroori hai.

Her estimation of the time required was correct.

اس کا وقت کی ضرورت کے بارے میں اندازہ صحیح تھا۔

Us ka waqt ki zaroorat ke baare mein andaaza sahi tha.

We need an estimation of the project's scope before proceeding.

ہمیں منصوبے کی وسعت کا اندازہ لگانے کی ضرورت ہے۔

Hamein mansube ki wasta ka andaaza laganay ki zaroorat hai.

Easily Confused With

estimation vs estimation:Estimation refers to an approximate judgment or calculation, while estimation in a mathematical context may imply a more formal technique.

Word Family

estimate
verbتخمینہ لگانا
estimable
adjectiveقابل تخمینہ
estimator
nounتخمینہ کرنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'estimation' as estimating how long a project will take.

Imagine someone measuring something with a ruler, symbolizing approximation.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خود پر جو کرنا ہے وہ سوچ لو، / اندازہ لگانا ہے کیسا، کر لو۔

Khud par jo karna hai woh soch lo, / Andaaza lagana hai kaisa, kar lo.

Think about what you must do; estimate what it will be.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

اندازہ کرنے والا کبھی نہیں بھولتا۔

Andaaza karne wala kabhi nahi bhoolta.

He who estimates never forgets.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "aestimatio" — valuation

First known use: 14th century

The word 'estimation' came from the Latin 'aestimatio', which referred to the process of valuing or appraising something. It entered Middle English through Old French.