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overestimate

The correct spelling is overestimate.

How to pronounce overestimate

noun

Say it like: Ove-res-tim-ate

The correct spelling is overestimate. An estimate that is too high. For example: "I overestimated the number of attendees, and bought far too much food for the party."

Usage Examples

I overestimated the number of attendees, and bought far too much food for the party.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An estimate that is too high.

verb

  1. 1.To judge or calculate too highly.

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