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
But despite being the more rational and righteous of the parents, Maddie has a bad case of overestimating the relevance of her vocational training to the calamity at hand.
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Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
Present Bias And Over-Reliance On Market Returns Present bias can cause individuals to under-save for retirement and overestimate future financial stability.
—Vincent Gregoire, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Some dev shops may deliberately underbid to win contracts, only to later overestimate remaining work to increase revenue.
—Hirohisa Yamada, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
In reality, both analyst teams overestimated Tesla’s free cash flows in the years 2022, 2023, and 2024.
—Hersh Shefrin, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
Present Bias And Over-Reliance On Market Returns Present bias can cause individuals to under-save for retirement and overestimate future financial stability.
—Vincent Gregoire, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Some dev shops may deliberately underbid to win contracts, only to later overestimate remaining work to increase revenue.
—Hirohisa Yamada, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
In reality, both analyst teams overestimated Tesla’s free cash flows in the years 2022, 2023, and 2024.
—Hersh Shefrin, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overestimate
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Beachcombers and seashell hunters will appreciate the opportunity to find little treasures washed ashore.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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Minimalists and modern design enthusiasts will appreciate sleek picks like the metal ceiling fans in this list.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2025
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Ultimately, the new police chief must value community, embrace diversity, and promote a responsive, inclusive approach to law enforcement.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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No one is taking Terry Rozier at this point, Jaime Jaquez Jr. certainly is a diminished asset and Duncan Robinson likely would be most valued as an expiring contract.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2025
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Maybe such experience is overrated.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Mar. 2025
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No controversies, no real debates over it being overrated.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Homeowners can sometimes use sales that signal lower valuations to challenge their tax assessments, arguing that their property is overvalued relative to recent market activity.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Despite the immense growth opportunity, the shares are extremely overvalued at a forward PE of 76.8 and compared to their intrinsic value.—
GuruFocus,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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There are plenty of reasons to admire the Elan, not least of all its beauty.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
18 Apr. 2025
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This renowned event transforms the charming coastal town into a haven for classic car aficionados, drawing thousands of visitors to admire an impressive array of vintage vehicles against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean.—
Rowan Briggs,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Sleeper — Texas receiver Isaiah Bond — Bond is the type of receiver whose speed and movement skills will force defensive backs to respect his skills, giving him an extra yard or two off the line.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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Whether the White House chooses to respect the Fed's independence remains to be seen.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Overestimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overestimate. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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