1. to evaluate or estimate something as being greater in value, importance, or ability than it actually is
Usage: transitive verb; often used in educational, professional, or financial contexts

Examples

• The teacher warned against overassessing students' abilities based on a single test.
• Financial analysts often overassess the growth potential of new startups.
• It is easy to overassess your own skills when you lack experience in a field.
• The committee overassessed the project's feasibility and allocated too many resources.
• Parents sometimes overassess their children's talents, which can lead to unrealistic expectations.
• The auditor discovered that the company had overassessed the value of its inventory.