verb
To estimate that something is greater, more expensive, or more important than it really is.
/ˌoʊ.vɚˈɛs.təˌmeɪt̚/Verb
We overestimated the cost of the repairs.
Common phrases & grammar
overestimate the cost · overestimate the importance
American English
How to pronounce overestimate
verb · nounB2
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/ˌoʊ.vɚˈɛs.təˌmeɪt̚/
5 syllables · Stress the third syllable.
To estimate that something is greater, more expensive, or more important than it really is.
What to listen for
The verb is pronounced /ˌoʊ.vɚˈɛs.təˌmeɪt̚/, while the noun is /ˌoʊ.vɚˈɛs.təˌmɪt̚/.
Verb/ˌoʊ.vɚˈɛs.təˌmeɪt̚/
Noun/ˌoʊ.vɚˈɛs.təˌmɪt̚/
Meanings & examples
nounless common
An estimate that is higher than the real amount or value.
/ˌoʊ.vɚˈɛs.təˌmɪt̚/Noun
The budget was based on an overestimate of the repair costs.
Common phrases & grammar
a serious overestimate · an overestimate of the cost