English Explanatory Dictionary

overestimate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To judge or calculate too highly.
noun
  1. An estimate that is too high.

Pronunciation

/ˌəʊvəɹˈɛstɪmeɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-overestimate.wav /ˌəʊvəɹˈɛstɪmət/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-overestimate2.wav

Word forms

overestimate overestimates overestimating overestimated

Etymology

From over- + estimate.

Synonyms

overapproximate overstate overestimate overhold overrate overreckon overthink

Antonyms

underestimate misunderestimate sell short underapproximate underguess underjudge underrate underreckon understate

Derived words

overestimator overguesstimate
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