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overestimate Definition and Meaning in English (overestimate definition)

verb
Synonyms:overrateexaggerateinflate
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Overestimate definition: To form an estimate of something that is too high, often leading to misjudgment or disappointment.

Definitions of Overestimate

  1. 1verb

    To form an estimate of something that is too high, often leading to misjudgment or disappointment.

Example Sentences

casual

“Never overestimate your opponent's weakness.”

casual

“He tends to overestimate his own abilities.”

formal

“We should not overestimate the impact of this change.”

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past tenseoverestimated
present participleoverestimating
nounoverestimation

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Overestimate definition: To form an estimate of something that is too high, often leading to misjudgment or disappointment.
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'Overestimate' translates to 'overestimate' in English. Overestimate definition: To form an estimate of something that is too high, often leading to misjudgment or disappointment.
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