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Meaning of overestimate
to estimate something as being greater or more important than it really is
Etymology of overestimate
The word "overestimate" has its roots in the prefix "over-" which means "too much" or "excessively", and the word "estimate" which comes from the Latin "aestimare" meaning "to value" or "to appraise"
The word has been in use since the 15th century, initially meaning to value or rate something too highly
Synonyms
Definitions
- To estimate or judge something to be larger, more important, or more significant than it actually is
- * To have a higher opinion of something or someone than is justified
Usage Examples
- The company's financial projections were overly optimistic, and they overestimated the demand for their new product
- * She overestimated her ability to complete the project on time and ended up missing the deadline
- * The tourists overestimated the distance they could hike in a day and had to spend the night in the wilderness
Antonyms
underestimate
underrate
undervalue
underappreciate
underassess
misjudge
miscalculate
minimize
downplay
belittle
diminish
reduce
decrease
lower
moderate