Pronunciation: /ˌoʊvərˈɛstəˌmeɪt/
noun an estimate or judgment that is too high
A1 I think my abilities are better than they actually are - that's an overestimate.
A2 She made an overestimate of how much time it would take to complete the project.
B1 It's common for people to overestimate the amount of money they will need for retirement.
B2 The company's initial overestimate of the project budget caused delays and complications.
C1 The overestimate of the market demand led to excess inventory and financial losses for the company.
C2 The overestimate of the team's capabilities resulted in a failed product launch and damaged reputation.
verb to estimate or judge something as greater than it actually is
A1 I always overestimate how long it will take me to finish my homework.
A2 She tends to overestimate her abilities when it comes to playing sports.
B1 It is common for people to overestimate the cost of home renovations.
B2 The company's profits were overestimated by the financial analysts.
C1 It is important for project managers not to overestimate the resources needed for a project.
C2 The CEO warned against overestimating the company's potential for growth in the coming year.
formal It is important not to overestimate the impact of this new policy.
informal Don't overestimate how much fun we'll have at the party.
slang You're really overestimating how easy it is to fix a car.
figurative She tends to overestimate her own abilities and ends up disappointed.
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