overestimate (n.)

  1. an appraisal that is too high

    [ Syn: overestimation , overvaluation , overappraisal ]

  2. a calculation that results in an estimate that is too high

    [ Syn: overestimation , overrating , overreckoning ]

    overestimate (v.)

  1. make too high an estimate of; He overestimated his own powers

    [ Syn: overrate ]

  2. assign too high a value to; You are overestimating the value of your old car

    [ Syn: overvalue , overvalue ]

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