overestimate Synonyms

overestimate Meaning

Wordnet

overestimate (n)

an appraisal that is too high

a calculation that results in an estimate that is too high

Wordnet

overestimate (v)

make too high an estimate of

assign too high a value to

Webster

overestimate (v. t.)

To estimate too highly; to overvalue.

Webster

overestimate (n.)

An estimate that is too high; as, an overestimate of the vote.

overestimate Sentence Examples

  1. The team overestimated their opponents' strength, leading to a surprising defeat.
  2. The CEO overestimated the market demand for their product, resulting in excess inventory.
  3. The doctor overestimated the severity of the patient's condition, causing unnecessary anxiety.
  4. The politician overestimated his popularity, losing the election by a wide margin.
  5. The engineer overestimated the load-bearing capacity of the bridge, resulting in a catastrophic collapse.
  6. The teacher overestimated the students' abilities, setting unrealistic expectations.
  7. The software designer overestimated the efficiency of their algorithm, leading to performance issues.
  8. The financial advisor overestimated the returns on their investment, exposing clients to undue risk.
  9. The architect overestimated the size of the building, resulting in costly modifications.
  10. The salesperson overestimated the value of their product, alienating potential customers.

FAQs About the word overestimate

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The team overestimated their opponents' strength, leading to a surprising defeat.

The CEO overestimated the market demand for their product, resulting in excess inventory.

The doctor overestimated the severity of the patient's condition, causing unnecessary anxiety.

The politician overestimated his popularity, losing the election by a wide margin.