Vocabulary Entry

overestimate

|verb • noun

verb

To assess or estimate the value, size, or importance of something as being greater than it actually is.

Example Sentences

"He tends to overestimate his abilities in public speaking."

"Don't overestimate the amount of time it will take to complete the project."

"If you overestimate the damage, you might end up taking unnecessary precautions."

noun

Example Sentences

"The overestimate of the project's cost led to budget overruns."

"Her overestimate of the team's performance resulted in unmet expectations."

"Due to an overestimate of the market demand, the company produced too many units."