overestimate

Meanings

• Verb

  To estimate or judge a value, quantity, or cost to be greater than the actual or true value.

• Verb

  To believe or assume something to be true or more important than it actually is.

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Antonyms

underestimate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with overestimate
estimate , misestimate , contemplate

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Variants

List of all variants of overestimate that leads to same result
overestimate , overestimated , overestimates , overestimating

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Etymology

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Over- (meaning 'more than') + estimate (meaning 'to put a value on')

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that overestimation can also occur in perception? For example, when looking at a distant object, our brain may overestimate its size due to perspective.

2. The term 'overestimate' first appeared in print in the English language in the 16th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Underestimate: The opposite of overestimation, where one estimates or judges a value, quantity, or cost to be smaller than the actual or true value.

2. Optimism: A positive attitude or belief that things will turn out well, which can sometimes lead to overestimation of abilities or outcomes.

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Culture

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The concept of overestimation is common in various fields such as business, finance, and psychology. In business, overestimating costs or revenues can lead to budgeting issues or missed targets. In psychology, overestimation can refer to having an inflated self-image or belief in one's abilities.

How to Memorize "overestimate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a scale with one side weighing more than the other to represent overestimation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'overestimation' with the word 'inflation' to remember that it means judging something to be greater than it actually is.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Over Eats Too Much' to remember the meaning of overestimation.

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