Definition of Overestimate
Overestimate
over·es·ti·mate
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to assume or estimate something will be larger or more important than it actually is;
e.g. It is important to not overestimate the amount of flour you put in the recipe.
(noun)
an estimate or value that is excessively high;
e.g. The figure of 70% was an overestimate, the actual value was just a mere 30%.
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