Meaning & Definition of word "Overestimate"

Overestimate

/ˌoʊvərˈɛstəˌmeɪt/

1. an assessment or valuation that is higher than the actual value.
- Example: Her overestimate of the project's budget led to significant financial issues.
2. a misjudgment regarding the size, worth, or importance of something.
- Example: The overestimate in the number of participants caused logistical problems at the event.

1. to assess or determine the value, importance, or size of something as greater than it actually is.
- Example: It's common for investors to overestimate the potential returns of their investments.
2. to think that something is more than it is in terms of ability or performance.
- Example: He overestimated his ability to complete the project on time.
3. to rate or regard someone or something more highly than is justified.
- Example: The critics tend to overestimate the quality of his films due to their unique style.

●The term overestimate is formed from the prefix 'over-', meaning too much, and 'estimate', meaning to assess the value of something.

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.

estimate:

To judge the amount, number, or value of something.

assessment:

The evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something.

Meaning: Highballing

● Example Sentence: He's highballing his scores on the test; he didn't do that well.

Meaning: Hype it up

● Example Sentence: They really hyped it up, but it wasn't as good as they said.