Definitions

1. verb

to estimate or evaluate something as being better or more valuable than it actually is

“The critics overrated the new movie, saying it was a masterpiece when it was just average.”

2. verb

to attach too much importance to something

“She overrated her chances of winning the competition and got discouraged when she didn’t make it to the finals.”

3. noun

an overestimation or overvaluation of something

“The overrate of the new product led to a decline in sales as customers realized it wasn’t as good as promised.”

4. verb

to give a higher value or rating to something than it deserves

“The teacher overrated the students’ work, giving them higher grades than they actually deserved.”