different between reasoning vs estimation

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /??i?z?n??/
• Hyphenation: rea?son?ing

Noun

reasoning (countable and uncountable, plural reasonings)

1. The deduction of inferences or interpretations from premises; abstract thought; ratiocination.
2. A Rastafari meeting held for the purposes of chanting, prayer and discussion.

Synonyms

• (deduction of inferences): ratiocination
• rationale

Translations

Verb

reasoning

1. present participle of reason

Further reading

• reasoning in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
• reasoning in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.

English

Alternative forms

• æstimation (archaic)

Etymology

From Middle English estimacioun, estimacion, from Old French estimacion, from Latin aestimatio.Morphologically estimate +? -ion

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?st??me???n/
• Rhymes: -e???n

Noun

estimation (countable and uncountable, plural estimations)

1. The process of making an estimate.
2. The amount, extent, position, size, or value reached in an estimate.
3. Esteem or favourable regard.

Derived terms

• estimate

Related terms

• esteem

Translations

French

Alternative forms

• æstimation (obsolete)

Etymology

estimer +? -ation.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?s.ti.ma.sj??/

Noun

estimation f (plural estimations)

1. estimate; estimation (rough calculation or guess)

Further reading

• “estimation” in Trésor de la langue française informatisé (The Digitized Treasury of the French Language).