L'estimation
Example: L'estimation précise des coûts est essentielle pour ce projet.
Definition
"L'estimation" refers to the process or result of making an approximate calculation or judgment about the value, number, quantity, or extent of something. It involves assessing or predicting based on available information, often used in contexts like costs or measurements.
Etymology
The word "l'estimation" comes from the Latin 'aestimatio,' meaning 'a valuation or appraisal.' It entered French through Old French, where it retained the sense of judging or valuing something. Did you know? The root 'aestimare' also gave rise to English words like 'esteem' and 'estimate.'
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"L'estimation" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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