estimate / assessment
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estimate
An approximate calculation or judgment of the value, amount, cost, or extent of something. The result of an estimating process.
Laut einer ersten Abschätzung wird die Renovierung des Daches etwa 15.000 Euro kosten.
According to an initial estimate, renovating the roof will cost about 15,000 euros.
assessment
The evaluation of a situation, a risk, or possible consequences. An analysis used to assess future developments or dangers.
Eine realistische Abschätzung der Risiken ist für den Erfolg des Projekts entscheidend.
A realistic assessment of the risks is crucial for the success of the project.
'Abschätzung' (estimate/assessment) is the nominalization of the verb 'abschätzen' (to estimate / to assess). The ending '-ung' turns many verbs into nouns that describe the process or result of the action.
Die Abschätzung der Situation erforderte viel Erfahrung.
Assessing the situation required a lot of experience.
Common verbs used with 'Abschätzung' (estimate/assessment) are 'eine Abschätzung abgeben' (to give an estimate), 'eine Abschätzung vornehmen' (to carry out an assessment), or 'zu einer Abschätzung kommen' (to arrive at an assessment).
Der Experte wird morgen eine erste Abschätzung der Schäden abgeben.
The expert will give an initial estimate of the damage tomorrow.
The exact meaning depends on what is being estimated or assessed. If it is about numbers, costs, or quantities, an approximate calculation is meant. If it is about risks, dangers, or a situation, a qualitative evaluation is meant.
Die Abschätzung der Baukosten war leider zu niedrig.
The estimate of the construction costs was unfortunately too low.
The phrasing 'laut (einer) Abschätzung' (according to an estimate) or 'nach einer ersten Abschätzung' (according to an initial estimate) is often used to name an estimate as the source of information.
Laut Abschätzung der Polizei waren rund 5.000 Menschen bei der Demonstration.
According to the police estimate, around 5,000 people were at the demonstration.
evaluation / review
Bewertung can be a reasoned judgment about the value, quality, or significance of a situation. Abschätzung, by contrast, emphasizes an approximate size, scope, or uncertain risk. Use Bewertung for the judgment and Abschätzung for an estimate that is still imprecise.
Für die Abschätzung der möglichen Kosten liegen bisher nur wenige Zahlen vor.
So far, only a few figures are available for estimating the possible costs.
Die Bewertung des Projekts fällt trotz der hohen Kosten insgesamt positiv aus.
Despite the high costs, the overall evaluation of the project is positive.
