as in to appreciate
to place too high a value on
the contractors overestimated their ability to do the work on such short notice
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Recent Examples of overestimate
Previous studies may have overestimated the loneliness-mortality link by not adequately accounting for these factors.
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New Atlas, 24 June 2025
However, muscle and bone weigh more than fat, so BMI measurements can overestimate the danger for people with a muscular build or a larger frame.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 24 June 2025
Saakashvili, in the end, badly overestimated the West’s support.
—Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 20 June 2025
The activists, rightly galled by the snuffing out of unborn life, think the politicians overestimate the risks of standing with the unborn.
—The Editors, National Review, 24 June 2025
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New Atlas, 24 June 2025
However, muscle and bone weigh more than fat, so BMI measurements can overestimate the danger for people with a muscular build or a larger frame.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 24 June 2025
Saakashvili, in the end, badly overestimated the West’s support.
—Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 20 June 2025
The activists, rightly galled by the snuffing out of unborn life, think the politicians overestimate the risks of standing with the unborn.
—The Editors, National Review, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overestimate
Verb
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With no previous experience using a spin scrubber, our tester also appreciated its simple and intuitive design.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Many travelers also appreciate the elevated look of leather.—
Talia Ergas,
Travel + Leisure,
22 July 2025
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Per a press release issued by the companies Friday, the deal is valued at $96 million.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
25 July 2025
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At $30,000 an acre, the land was valued at just shy of $2 million.—
Rick Barrett,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
Verb
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The point is, fancy food is just overrated on this particular holiday.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
26 June 2025
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Declan Chisholm is a serviceable depth defenseman, but the model overrates his contributions in sheltered usage.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
Verb
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The average ratio ranges from 16 to 20, according to Charles Schwab, meaning a ratio of 22.2 implies stocks may be slightly overvalued by investors.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Here are Monday's biggest calls on Wall Street: UBS reiterates Tesla as sell UBS said the stock remains overvalued.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Rotating exhibits mean there’s always something new to admire.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
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When sunset hit, the couple appeared to take a break out of their day to admire the view, which closed out the video.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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Your defiance is something that has made a lot of people really love and respect you.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
22 July 2025
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Regardless of what the specific goals are, business leaders should respect them.—
Gary Ivory,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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“Overestimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overestimate. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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