overestimate

• Substantiv, das eine Einschätzung oder Berechnung bezeichnet, die zu hoch angesetzt ist und den tatsächlichen Wert oder die tatsächliche Menge übersteigt.

A noun referring to an appraisal or calculation that is too high, exceeding the actual value or amount.

1. Excessive appraisalB2formal

   An evaluation or judgment that is too high or favorable.

   Überbewertung

   • His overestimate of her abilities led to disappointment.
   • The critic's overestimate of the film's quality was obvious.
   • An overestimate of the project's value caused budget issues.

   Synonymeoverappraisaloverestimationoverratingovervaluation

   Antonymeunderestimateunderratingundervaluation

2. Inaccurate calculationB2formal

   A calculation that results in a figure higher than the actual value.

   Überschätzung

   • The initial overestimate of costs forced us to revise the budget.
   • The engineer's overestimate of the load capacity was a mistake.
   • An overestimate of the time needed delayed the schedule.

   Synonymeoverestimationoverstatementovervaluation

   Antonymeunderestimate

• Verb, das angibt, dass man etwas als größer, wichtiger oder leistungsfähiger einschätzt, als es tatsächlich ist. Es kann sich auf Mengen, Werte, Fähigkeiten oder die Bedeutung einer Sache beziehen.

A verb used to indicate the act of estimating something as being greater or more important than it actually is.

1. Make too high an estimate ofB2formal

   To judge or calculate the size, amount, value, or importance of something as being greater than it actually is.

   Überschätzen

   • The project manager overestimated the time needed to complete the task.
   • Many people overestimate the amount of exercise they actually do.
   • She overestimated her ability to finish the marathon.

   Synonymeexaggeratemisestimateoverrateoverstateovervalue

   Antonymeunderestimate

2. Assign too high a value toB2formal

   To consider something or someone to be more valuable, important, or capable than they truly are.

   überschätzen

   • Investors overestimated the company's potential for growth.
   • He overestimated the worth of his old car when trying to sell it.
   • Critics argue that the media overestimates the influence of celebrity endorsements.

   Synonymeoverrateovervalue

   Antonymebelittledisparageunderestimateunderrateundervalue