overestimate
Translation
overestimate
Examples
I think you overestimate his abilities.
I think you overestimate his abilities.
They overestimated the project's cost.
They overestimated the project's cost.
Grammar Patterns
to overestimate ((sth./sb.)) to estimate (sth./sb.) to be larger, better, or more important than it really is We overestimated the time it would take.
Similar Words
Synonyms: overrate, overvalue; Antonyms: underestimate, underrate
Etymology
From the prefix 'over-' (too much) and 'estimate' (to judge or calculate the value of something).
Memory Tips
Think of making an 'estimate' and going 'over' the actual amount. You've judged it to be too high.