Overestimate Definition & Meaning
overestimate
- noun
- an appraisal that is too high
- a calculation that results in an estimate that is too high
- verb
- make too high an estimate of; "He overestimated his own powers"
- assign too high a value to; "You are overestimating the value of your old car"
Words that rhyme with overestimate
Usage tips for "overestimate"
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