OVERESTIMATE Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

overestimate

verb

ˌō-vər-ˈe-stə-ˌmāt

Definition of overestimate

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 Many firms also overestimate their hardware utilization, often running at single-digit percentages. — Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 According to some reports, these tests typically overestimate things like range by between 15 percent and 30 percent. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026 Polls overestimated Abdul El-Sayed’s lead by 12 percentage points. — Scott Clement, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2026 The company's research has found that companies often overestimate consumers’ ability to accept AI system implementation. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for overestimate

Recent Examples of Synonyms for overestimate

Verb

Barrow and Drummond are compatriots from the war; Barrow appreciates Drummond as the first white man who did not first judge him by the color of his skin, but Drummond is acting weird.

— John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
People traveling with family (or a lot of luggage) will appreciate the generous wardrobe and shelf space, with enough room to store your suitcases and keep the room uncluttered.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of appreciate

Verb

Analysts said the stock, after a huge surge following the success in a trial of its experimental cancer vaccine for melanoma, is now overvalued.

— Darla Mercado, CFP®,Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Despite the robust results, some analysts suggest BHP's share price, up 41% this year, may be overvalued.

— Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of overvalue

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Though unanimously respected and resolutely opposed to Zionism, Barnston was aging.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
Greenlandic and Danish officials sought to reassure citizens over the weekend that the deal would respect the island’s right to self-determination and the sovereignty of the Danish kingdom.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026