overestimate

verb
UK: /ˌəʊvərˈestɪmeɪt/
US: /ˌoʊvərˈestɪmeɪt/

  1. To think something is better or larger than it really is.

    1. I overestimate how much time it takes to get to work.
    2. Don't overestimate your abilities; be realistic about what you can achieve.

  2. To calculate a value that is higher than the actual value.

    1. We overestimate the cost of the project, so there will be money left over.
    2. The company tends to overestimate its profits in its financial forecasts.

Synonyms

inflate exaggerate overreckon overrate overvalue
overestimate noun

  1. An estimation that is too high.

    1. That was a clear overestimate of how many would attend.
    2. The overestimate led to an over-budget situation, straining the resources.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "overestimate" in English means: To think something is better or larger than it really is., To calculate a value that is higher than the actual value..

The phonetic transcription of "overestimate" is /ˌəʊvərˈestɪmeɪt/ in British English and /ˌoʊvərˈestɪmeɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "overestimate": inflate, exaggerate, overreckon, overrate, overvalue.

Example usage of "overestimate": "I overestimate how much time it takes to get to work.". More examples on the page.