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 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 Later studies suggested the calculator overestimated risk in some groups, including men and Black adults, and did not characterize risk as accurately in other populations. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for overestimate

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Verb

Max Fletcher, Cincinnati’s second-team All-Big 12 punter, lined up in the backfield in the second quarter of a 34-15 victory, ran a wheel route and made an 8-yard grab on fourth down — a play special teams fans everywhere had to appreciate.

— Manny Navarro, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
The tell-like-it-is prose of Swanson is refreshing and appreciating to read.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of appreciate

Verb

Most of us who have spent careers as osteopathic physicians in a largely allopathic American health care system have learned to value and embrace these unique aspects.

— Torie Bosch, STAT, 5 Sep. 2026
Equally, Pattinson’s ability to jump seamlessly between offbeat indies and hundred-million-dollar tentpoles is a skill the modern Academy tends to value.

— Nate Jones, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of value

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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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The beauty of the property itself affords endless opportunities to stop and admire, and provide context for the great artist's oeuvre.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Sep. 2026
Inspired by the Old Hollywood bon vivants Hendrix grew up admiring —Zsa Zsa Gabor, among them — Lucy is a wickedly sharp and glamorous 1940s socialite whose shows blend crowd work, magic and vaudevillian stunts.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2026