overestimate

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to judge too highly:

Experts overestimate the level of harm of cigarettes.

an appraisal that is too high
An estimate that is too high; as, an overestimate of the vote
{f} overrate, overvalue; estimate as being greater than it actually is
a calculation that results in an estimate that is too high
assign too high a value to; "You are overestimating the value of your old car"
To estimate too highly; to overvalue
a calculation that results in an estimate that is too high an appraisal that is too high make too high an estimate of; "He overestimated his own powers
emphasis If you say that something cannot be overestimated, you are emphasizing that you think it is very important. The importance of participating in the life of the country cannot be overestimated It is hard to overestimate the potential gains from this process
make too high an estimate of; "He overestimated his own powers"
If you say that someone overestimates something, you mean that they think it is greater in amount or importance than it really is. With hindsight, he was overestimating their desire for peace. underestimate Overestimate is also a noun. Average earnings in the South East were about £59,000, although that may be an overestimate. + overestimation over·es·ti·ma·tion excessive overestimation of one's own importance. underestimation
to judge too highly
If you overestimate someone, you think that they have more of a skill or quality than they really have. I think you overestimate me, Fred. underestimate. a calculation, judgement, or guess that is too large
overestimated
past of overestimate
overestimated
{s} overrated, overvalued; estimated as being greater than it actually is
overestimates
third-person singular of overestimate
overestimating
present participle of overestimate
overestimation
an appraisal that is too high
overestimation
{i} estimate that is too high; extremely high estimate
overestimation
a calculation that results in an estimate that is too high
overestimation
An excessive estimation
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