word
Overestimate
Oh-vur-EH-stuh-mayt
/ˌoʊvɜːrˈɛstʌˌmeɪt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
overestimate
Dictionary meaning
A calculation that results in an estimate that is too high.
Examples
- We overestimated our own powers.
Synonyms: overestimation
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