overestimate meaning and definition

OVERESTIMATE noun

Definition of overestimate (noun)

1. an appraisal that is too high
   • synonyms: overappraisal, overestimation, overvaluation
2. a calculation that results in an estimate that is too high
   • synonyms: overestimation, overrating, overreckoning

OVERESTIMATE verb

Definition of overestimate (verb)

1. make too high an estimate of
   • "He overestimated his own powers"
   • synonyms: overrate
   • antonym: underestimate
2. assign too high a value to
   • "You are overestimating the value of your old car"
   • synonyms: overvalue
   • antonym: underestimate