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/ˌoʊvərˈɛstəˌmeɪt/
Meaning & Definition
noun
an assessment or valuation that is higher than the actual value.
Her overestimate of the project's budget led to significant financial issues.
a misjudgment regarding the size, worth, or importance of something.
The overestimate in the number of participants caused logistical problems at the event.
verb
to assess or determine the value, importance, or size of something as greater than it actually is.
It's common for investors to overestimate the potential returns of their investments.
to think that something is more than it is in terms of ability or performance.
He overestimated his ability to complete the project on time.
to rate or regard someone or something more highly than is justified.
The critics tend to overestimate the quality of his films due to their unique style.
Etymology
The term overestimate is formed from the prefix 'over-', meaning too much, and 'estimate', meaning to assess the value of something.
Common Phrases and Expressions
don't overestimate your abilities:
A caution against assuming one is more capable than they truly are.
overestimate the importance:
To regard something as more significant than it actually is.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
Highballing
He's highballing his scores on the test; he didn't do that well.
Hype it up
They really hyped it up, but it wasn't as good as they said.