Definitions for: Overestimate


[n] a calculation that results in an estimate that is too high
[n] an appraisal that is too high
[v] make too high an estimate of; "He overestimated his own powers"
[v] assign too high a value to; "You are overestimating the value of your old car"



Webster (1913) Definition: O`ver*es"ti*mate, v. t.
To estimate too highly; to overvalue.


O`ver*es"ti*mate, n.
An estimate that is too high; as, an overestimate of the
vote.

Synonyms: overappraisal, overestimation, overestimation, overrate, overrating, overreckoning, overvaluation, overvalue

Antonyms: underestimate, underrate, undervalue

See Also: appraisal, approximation, estimate, estimate, estimation, estimation, idea, misjudge, overcapitalise, overcapitalize, value

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