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overestimations

noun

plural of overestimation
as in underestimations

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  1. surveys
  2. measurements
  3. calculations
Noun
  • Anthony Salvanto is the network’s executive director of elections and surveys.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The other was the Global Adult Tobacco Survey, which used surveys from 32 countries conducted between 2008 and 2020.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of surveys
Noun
  • Similarly, pyrometers and aerospace instrumentation can require durable optical windows that allow infrared or other optical measurements while protecting sensitive internal components from harsh external conditions.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Otosaka said the study stopped with 2023 data, but she's looked at measurements since and found the accelerating trend has picked back up.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of measurements
Noun
  • Economists are careful to note how there’s always nuance in these calculations.
    — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Solves basic and complex calculations The droplet is surprisingly capable.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of calculations
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