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 overestimates
verb · nounB2
ohverEHStuhmeyts
/ˌoʊ.vɚˈɛs.təˌmeɪts/
5 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