overest

/ˈoʊvərɛst/

Definitions

1. verb

to estimate or judge something as being too large or excessive

“The team overestimated the time it would take to complete the project, and it ended up being late.”

2. noun

an excessive estimate or judgment

“The manager’s overest of the company’s profits led to a series of costly decisions.”

Synonyms

  • overestimate
  • overrate

Antonyms

  • underestimate
  • underrate