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guessing vs estimation

estimation vs guessing

guessing and estimation both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
guessing Yes No No No
estimation Yes No No No
As nouns, estimation is a hypernym of guessing; that is, estimation is a word with a broader meaning than guessing:
  • guessing: an estimate based on little or no information
  • estimation: an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
Other hypernyms of guessing include approximation, estimate, idea.
guessing (noun) estimation (noun)
an estimate based on little or no information a judgment of the qualities of something or somebody
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
the respect with which a person is held
a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
Difference between guessing and estimation

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