-ing form
Thinking that something is bigger, better, or more important than it really is.
They are overestimating the project’s total cost.
By overestimating the demand, the company ordered too many products.
American English
/ˌoʊ.vɚˈɛs.təˌmeɪ.ɾɪŋ/
6 syllables · Stress the third syllable.
Form of overestimate
Thinking that something is bigger, better, or more important than it really is.
Practice out loudThinking that something is bigger, better, or more important than it really is.
They are overestimating the project’s total cost.
By overestimating the demand, the company ordered too many products.