overestimate
[ verb oh-ver-es-tuh-meyt; noun oh-ver-es-tuh-mit ]
/ verb ˌoʊ vərˈɛs təˌmeɪt; noun ˈoʊ vərˈɛs tə mɪt /
verb (used with object), o·ver·es·ti·mat·ed, o·ver·es·ti·mat·ing.
to estimate at too high a value, amount, rate, or the like: Don't overestimate the car's trade-in value.
to hold in too great esteem or to expect too much from: Don't overestimate him—he's no smarter than you are.
noun
an estimate that is too high.
Nearby words
overegg, overelaborate, overemphasis, overemphasize, overenthusiastic, overestimate, overexcite, overexcited, overexert, overexpansion, overexpose
Related forms
o·ver·es·ti·ma·tion, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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overestimate
verb (ˌəʊvərˈɛstɪˌmeɪt)
(tr) to value or estimate too highly
noun (ˌəʊvərˈɛstɪmɪt)
an estimate that is too high
Derived Forms
overestimation, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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