overestimate — to estimate something as being larger, greater, better, or more important than it really is
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to estimate something as being larger, greater, better, or more important than it really is
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌoʊvərˈestɪmeɪt/
Example Sentences
- I overestimated my cooking skills and ended up ordering pizza instead.
- The company overestimated the market demand for their new product.
- Students often overestimate how much they can study the night before an exam.
overestimate
VERB[/ˌoʊvərˈestɪmeɪt/]
to estimate something as being larger, greater, better, or more important than it really is
to estimate something as being larger, greater, better, or more important than it really is
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🌳Etymology
Origin
This word combines the prefix 'over-' (meaning excess or beyond) with 'estimate,' which derives from Latin 'aestimatus' (past participle of 'aestimare', meaning to value or appraise). The compound emerged in English to express the act of valuing or assessing something at a level higher than its actual worth.
Breakdown
over- (excess, beyond) + estimate (from Latin aestimatus, past participle of aestimare, meaning to value or assess).
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📝Examples
“I overestimated my cooking skills and ended up ordering pizza instead.”
“The company overestimated the market demand for their new product.”
“Students often overestimate how much they can study the night before an exam.”
“Don't overestimate the power of caffeine to replace actual sleep.”
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