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overestimated

  • past participle
    of overestimate.
    overestimate
    verb (used with object)
    to estimate at too high a value, amount, rate, or the like.
  • past tense form
    of overestimate.
    overestimate
    verb (used with object)
    to estimate at too high a value, amount, rate, or the like.

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"What if I have completely overestimated my capabilities? What if my story ends up being a cautionary tale like Icarus about flying too close to the sun?" he writes in the book.

From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026

High-rise buildings like those in Ancoats, which suffered huge deprivation after the war, are clear evidence of Manchester's redevelopment but Swinney says its economic "growth miracle" has been overestimated by official statistics.

From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026

The wearables correctly identified REM cycles, but overestimated deep sleep—the hardest stage to identify without brain-wave readings.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026

The practice upended hotels’ planning by prompting them to increase staff and begin World Cup-themed renovations, preparing for crowds that may have been overestimated from the outset.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2026

“His systems. Alexander’s systems are nothing you should be bothering with. You have no idea what you’re doing. I overestimated your ability to handle this challenge.”

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern