overestimate
verb (used with object)
to estimate at too high a value, amount, rate, or the like.
overestimated
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past participleof overestimate.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof overestimate.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
Example Sentences
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The EU said AliExpress' "overestimated the effectiveness of its system in detecting and removing illegal products".
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
He has admitted he overestimated how well his players would deal with the pressure of the Ashes, yet has to marry that with his determination to remove pressure from the dressing room.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 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
Officials overestimated how much water the river would provide.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
The whirlpool is massive, and I seriously overestimated how far I could jump.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
