The act of submitting, in any sense of that word; especially, the act of yielding; entire surrender to the control or government of another, The state of being submissive; humility; yielding of opinion; acquiescence, something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition)

Plural form of estimate

To form an opinion or estimation of after careful consideration, Law To hear and decide on in a court of law, To determine or declare after consideration or deliberation, noun_ One who makes estimates as to worth, quality, or fitness, Law A public official who hears and decides cases brought in court