overestimate
/ˌoʊvərˈɛstɪmeɪt/
verb
- To think that something is larger, greater, or more important than it really is.
- The coach warned the team not to overestimate their opponent's weakness.
- Many people overestimate how much time they have to finish a project.
- I overestimated the amount of food needed for the party, so we have leftovers.
- To think that someone has more skill, ability, or value than they actually have.
- She overestimated her ability to fix the car and had to call a mechanic.
- The company overestimated the new employee's experience during the hiring process.
- Don't overestimate your knowledge of the subject; the test will be challenging.
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noun
- An estimate or judgment that is too high.
- His overestimate of the distance made him think the hike would take all day.
- The initial overestimate of the crowd size led to too many chairs being set up.
- The budget was based on an overestimate of the costs.