1. to assess or estimate something as being worth more or better than it actually is
Usage: transitive verb; often used in academic, business, or critical contexts

Examples

• Critics argue that the market tends to overevaluate tech startups with no proven revenue.
• Teachers should be careful not to overevaluate a single test score when assessing student progress.
• The appraiser warned that emotional attachment can cause homeowners to overevaluate their property.
• Financial analysts often overevaluate growth potential in emerging markets.
• Don't overevaluate the importance of a single negative review.
• The committee was accused of overevaluating the candidate's qualifications based on his prestigious degree alone.