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/
Korean meaning: 과대평가하다, 과대추정하다
Korean pronunciation: 오버**에**스티메이트
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
Don't overestimate what fortune tellers estimate from intimate details!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
over(넘어서) + estimate(추정하다)가 합쳐진 단어로, 실제보다 높게 추정한다는 의미에서 유래
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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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