Meaning of the word overestimate in English

What does overestimate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

overestimate

US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈes.tə.meɪt/
UK /ˌoʊ.vɚˈes.tə.meɪt/

Verb

1.

to guess an amount that is too high or a size that is too big:

Example:
I overestimated and there was a lot of food left over after the party.

Noun

1.

a guess that is too high in amount:

Example:
The shortfall was caused by an overestimate of revenue last year.
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