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/ˌoʊvərɛstɪˈmeɪt/ · o-ver-es-ti-mate
verb
- to judge or assess something as being greater in amount, size, or degree than it actually is She overestimated the time it would take to finish the project and ended up working late.
- to set an excessively high value or amount on something The company overestimated the demand for their new product and ended up with a surplus.
noun
- an excessive or unrealistic estimate The overestimate of the company's profits led to a financial crisis.
Did you know? The word 'overestimate' is often used in finance and business to describe situations where companies or individuals set unrealistic expectations, leading to potential losses or financial difficulties.