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Definition of Overestimate
1. Noun. An appraisal that is too high.
Exact synonyms: Overappraisal, Overestimation, Overvaluation
Generic synonyms: Appraisal, Estimate, Estimation
Derivative terms: Overvalue
Generic synonyms: Appraisal, Estimate, Estimation
Derivative terms: Overvalue
2. Verb. Make too high an estimate of. "He overestimated his own powers"
Exact synonyms: Overrate
Generic synonyms: Misjudge
Specialized synonyms: Overcapitalise, Overcapitalize
Derivative terms: Overestimation, Overestimation, Overrating
Antonyms: Underestimate
Generic synonyms: Misjudge
Specialized synonyms: Overcapitalise, Overcapitalize
Derivative terms: Overestimation, Overestimation, Overrating
Antonyms: Underestimate
3. Noun. A calculation that results in an estimate that is too high.
Exact synonyms: Overestimation, Overrating, Overreckoning
Generic synonyms: Approximation, Estimate, Estimation, Idea
Derivative terms: Overrate
Generic synonyms: Approximation, Estimate, Estimation, Idea
Derivative terms: Overrate
4. Verb. Assign too high a value to. "You are overestimating the value of your old car"
Exact synonyms: Overvalue
Generic synonyms: Value
Derivative terms: Overestimation, Overvaluation, Overvaluation
Antonyms: Underestimate, Undervalue
Generic synonyms: Value
Derivative terms: Overestimation, Overvaluation, Overvaluation
Antonyms: Underestimate, Undervalue
Definition of Overestimate
1. v. t. To estimate too highly; to overvalue.
2. n. An estimate that is too high; as, an overestimate of the vote.
Definition of Overestimate
1. [v -MATED, -MATING, -MATES]