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overestimate::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | overestimation, overrating, overreckoning |
| Type of | estimate, estimation, idea, approximation |
overestimate::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | overappraisal, overestimation, overvaluation |
| Type of | appraisal, estimate, estimation |
overestimate::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | overrate |
| Type of | misjudge |
| Has types | overcapitalise, overcapitalize |
| Derivation | overestimation |
He overestimated his own powers.
Examples of overestimate
overestimate
The importance of that one act to Africa's ecology is difficult to overestimate.
From the time.com
Publishers overestimate the value of some and underestimate the value of others.
From the forbes.com
If they overestimate a prospect's abilities, they'll damage the program further.
From the sportsillustrated.cnn.com
In case you overestimate the number of guests, you don't have to waste the food.
From the buffalonews.com
As a result, you're likely to overestimate how much time and energy you'll have.
From the guardian.co.uk
So many people overestimate what is needed to be more strategic in their giving.
From the forbes.com
You cannot overestimate the depth of emotions and how personal this was to many.
From the guardian.co.uk
You wouldn't be the first person to overestimate what you could do in the moment.
From the sfgate.com
Therefore, this study may overestimate the effect of the Nutrition Facts panel.
From the sciencedaily.com
- An appraisal that is too high
- Make too high an estimate of; "He overestimated his own powers"
- Overvalue: assign too high a value to; "You are overestimating the value of your old car"
- Estimation is the calculated approximation of a result which is usable even if input data may be incomplete or uncertain.
- To judge too highly
