overestimate

Word parts

over- + estimate

Pronunciation

verb

• IPA ^(key): /ˌəʊvərˈɛstɪmeɪt/

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noun

• IPA ^(key): /ˌəʊvərˈɛstɪmət/

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Noun

Singular overestimate

Plural overestimates

1. (countable) An overestimate is an estimate that is higher than the true value.

Verb

Plain form overestimate

Third-person singular overestimates

Past tense overestimated

Past participle overestimated

Present participle overestimating

1. If you overestimate something, you judge or calculate it too highly.