as in to appreciate
to place too high a value on
the contractors overestimated their ability to do the work on such short notice
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Recent Examples of overestimate
Surya, however, believes that the bank overestimated the extent to which its economy will be hurt by the widespread trade tensions.
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Lim Hui Jie,anniek Bao, CNBC, 20 May 2025
Many boards overestimate their company’s cybersecurity readiness while underestimating the strategic importance of their own role in shaping it.
—Ryan McAmis, Harvard Business Review, 20 May 2025
However, new research has calculated that the strength of this afterglow may have been overestimated—a fact that would call the standard model into question.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
People with low ability often overestimate their competence (the Dunning-Kruger effect), while those with genuine expertise may express appropriate uncertainty about complex issues.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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Lim Hui Jie,anniek Bao, CNBC, 20 May 2025
Many boards overestimate their company’s cybersecurity readiness while underestimating the strategic importance of their own role in shaping it.
—Ryan McAmis, Harvard Business Review, 20 May 2025
However, new research has calculated that the strength of this afterglow may have been overestimated—a fact that would call the standard model into question.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
People with low ability often overestimate their competence (the Dunning-Kruger effect), while those with genuine expertise may express appropriate uncertainty about complex issues.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overestimate
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For a band that broke up under a cloud of bitterness, Talking Heads still appreciate a good celebration.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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But more importantly thank you for taking the time to appreciate the little things.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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Home equity and Medicaid Under both chambers, applicants wouldn't qualify for Medicaid if their home equity is valued at more than $1 million, regardless of inflation.—
July 1,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
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What’s the difference between something being emotionally true and factually true, and what should be valued more?—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
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Nate Schmidt’s surplus value is technically higher than Reinhart’s — and there’s no denying the former has been an excellent third-pair contributor since January onward — but Schmidt is an example of the model overrating a depth player on an elite team.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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That leads one to wonder if Buckley and his team overrated his striking and failed to focus on Usman’s strengths leading into the fight.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Data from the International Monetary Fund showed the dollar was 105% overvalued on a purchasing power basis last year, topping previous peaks in 1985 and 2002, Sterling wrote in a recent research note.—
Greg McKenna,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
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To be sure, Coin stock does look a bit overvalued at the moment.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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This is rare among American art museums and reinforces a commitment to RISD students and other creatives who want to learn from the pieces, not simply admire them.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The reaction online to the viral clip has been mixed—confused for some, admiring for others.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Students’ sense that they are accepted, respected, and included can help to establish the classroom as a psychologically safe space for social and cognitive inquiry, experimentation, and growth.—
Linda Darling-Hammond,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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When a commissioning editor gives a writer a deadline, there’s an expectation that it will be respected.—
David Crystal
June 27,
Literary Hub,
27 June 2025
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“Overestimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overestimate. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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