verb
To estimate that something is greater, more expensive, or more important than it really is.
We overestimated the cost of the repairs.
Common phrases & grammar
overestimate the cost · overestimate the importance
American English
How to pronounce overestimated
verb · nounB2
ohverEHStuhmeyddihd
/ˌoʊ.vɚˈɛs.təˌmeɪ.ɾɪd̚/
6 syllables · Stress the third syllable.
Related entry: overestimate
To estimate that something is greater, more expensive, or more important than it really is.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
nounless common
An estimate that is higher than the real amount or value.
The budget was based on an overestimate of the repair costs.
Common phrases & grammar
a serious overestimate · an overestimate of the cost