verb
- to estimate something as being larger, greater, better, or more important than it actually is
Usage: third person singular present tense of overestimate
noun
- estimates that are too high or too favorable
Usage: plural form of overestimate
Examples
- She consistently overestimates how long her projects will take.
- The company overestimates its market share every quarter.
- He overestimates his ability to handle stress.
- The report contains several overestimates of future profits.
- These overestimates led to poor budget planning.
- The coach overestimates the team’s chances of winning.
- Her overestimates of travel time made her arrive too early.