Meaning & Definition of Overestimate in English
English⟶
Overestimate
/oʊvərɛstəmet/
noun
1. An appraisal that is too high
synonym:
- overestimate,
- overestimation,
- overvaluation,
- overappraisal
2. A calculation that results in an estimate that is too high
synonym:
- overestimate,
- overestimation,
- overrating,
- overreckoning
verb
1. Make too high an estimate of
- "He overestimated his own powers"
synonym:
- overestimate,
- overrate
2. Assign too high a value to
- "You are overestimating the value of your old car"
synonym:
- overvalue,
- overestimate
Examples of using
We cannot overestimate the value of health.
You overestimate him.