overestimated

• past participle

  past participle

  A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.

  of overestimate.
  overestimate

  verb (used with object)

  to estimate at too high a value, amount, rate, or the like.
• past tense form

  past tense

  Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.

  of overestimate.
  overestimate

  verb (used with object)

  to estimate at too high a value, amount, rate, or the like.

Example Sentences

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overestimated

The company overestimated demand, picked the wrong characters and made too many of dolls, said Gerrick Johnson, senior research analyst at Seaport Research Partners, which has a buy rating on Funko.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026

But the strategists hold that these worries are overestimated.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026

But experts say another key factor was that India overestimated its own production - and allowed sugar to be exported before the extent of the shortfall became clear.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

The EU said AliExpress' "overestimated the effectiveness of its system in detecting and removing illegal products".

From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026

To make their point, some overestimated that about one-third of the country were confirmed Spiritualists.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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