overestimate

[US]/ˌəʊvərˈestɪmeɪt/
[UK]/ˌoʊvərˈestɪmeɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. to estimate (quantity) too high; to have too high an opinion of

Example Sentences

We overestimated the bill.

The Ministry of Finance consistently overestimated its budget deficits.

Psychophysically determined MAWL, MALF and MAW are overestimate the condition of real lifting and underestimate the RPE values.

It's easy to overestimate how long a project will take.

Don't overestimate your abilities or you may be disappointed.

She tends to overestimate the impact of her words on others.

It's important not to overestimate the benefits of this new technology.

People often overestimate how much they can accomplish in a day.

We shouldn't overestimate the importance of material possessions in life.

It's better to underestimate the cost rather than overestimate it.

Some investors tend to overestimate the potential return on investment.

Never overestimate your opponent in a game, always stay focused.

It's common for people to overestimate how much they know about a certain topic.

Real-world Examples

It overestimated the amount of water that would be available each year.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

The feeling that one's abilities are overestimated by others was named " imposter syndrome" in 1978.

Source: Reading of foreign publications.

In fact, we frequently overestimate our own abilities.

Source: Bilingual Edition of TED-Ed Selected Speeches

He hugely overestimated the amount of invisible material.

Source: Crash Course Astronomy

You know, I think you overestimate your talents.

Source: Lost Girl Season 2

No. Maybe Izzy just overestimated his father's talent.

Source: English little tyrant

You're overestimating the tensile strength of the substructure you're building.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 2

My dear Ricky, you overestimate the influence of the Gestapo.

Source: Casablanca Original Soundtrack

It is easy to overestimate your ability to carry heavy loads.

Source: VOA Special English Health

You're probably underestimating the size of wombats, and overestimating platypuses.

Source: Simple Psychology

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