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overestimate

/ˌoʊvərɛstɪˈmeɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does overestimate mean?

verb

To estimate or judge something as being greater than it actually is. To believe or suppose that something is greater or more important than it really is.

Example

"The company overestimated the demand for their new product, resulting in a large surplus."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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