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OVERESTIMATE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Overestimate.

Overestimate - as a noun

An appraisal that is too high

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overappraisaloverestimationovervaluation

A calculation that results in an estimate that is too high

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overestimationoverratingoverreckoning

Overestimate - as a verb

Make too high an estimate of

Example: "He overestimated his own powers"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overrate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
misjudge
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
underestimate

Assign too high a value to

Example: "You are overestimating the value of your old car"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overvalue
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
underestimate

Example Sentences

"I tend to overestimate how long it will take me to finish a project."
"She tends to overestimate her abilities and ends up disappointed."
"Don't overestimate the impact of a single event on your future."
"You shouldn't overestimate the importance of appearances."
"He tends to overestimate the amount of exercise he does each week."
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Word Game Points

Is OVERESTIMATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overestimate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OVERESTIMATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is OVERESTIMATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overestimate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OVERESTIMATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is OVERESTIMATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overestimate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OVERESTIMATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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