overestimation (Meaning)

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overestimation (n)

an appraisal that is too high

a calculation that results in an estimate that is too high

The budget proposal suffered from overestimation of revenue, leading to a deficit.
The scientist's prediction of the experiment's outcome was an unfortunate overestimation.
The high-profile project faced setbacks due to overestimation of its complexity.
The overestimation of demand for a product resulted in excess inventory.
The politician's overestimation of their popularity led to a surprise election loss.
The overestimation of stock prices during a bull market can create financial bubbles.
The doctor's overestimation of the patient's recovery time led to unnecessary stress for all parties.
The overestimation of the amount of time needed to complete a task caused delays and missed deadlines.
The overestimation of the company's worth during negotiations weakened their bargaining position.
The overestimation of a project's scope caused it to be underfunded and ultimately fail.

an appraisal that is too high, a calculation that results in an estimate that is too high

survey, reassessment, overevaluation,underestimation, evaluation, audit, computation, measurement, estimation, transvaluation

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The budget proposal suffered from overestimation of revenue, leading to a deficit.

The scientist's prediction of the experiment's outcome was an unfortunate overestimation.

The high-profile project faced setbacks due to overestimation of its complexity.

The overestimation of demand for a product resulted in excess inventory.