English

Verb

overestimate ‎(third-person singular simple present overestimates, present participle overestimating, simple past and past participle overestimated)

1. to judge too highly

   Experts overestimate the level of harm of cigarettes.

Antonyms

• (to judge too highly): underestimate

Translations

Noun

overestimate ‎(plural overestimates)

1. An estimation that ends up being too high.

   I went with the higher bid because I would rather have it turn out to be an overestimate than having to scramble for more money when the bill comes due.