overestimate

//ˌoʊ.vɚˈɛs.tɪ.meɪt//
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Verb

overestimateInfinitive
overestimatePresent tense
overestimatedPast tense
overestimatedPast participle
overestimatingPresent participle
overestimatesThird-person singular
1

To estimate something as being greater, better, or more important than it actually is.

I overestimated how much time I had to finish the project.

2

To have too high an opinion of someone's abilities or qualities.

I think you overestimate his leadership skills.

Noun

1

An estimate that is too high or excessive.

The initial budget was an overestimate of the actual costs.

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