overestimate

• Sustantivo que denota una estimación o cálculo que es demasiado alto, que supera el valor o la cantidad reales.

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.

   sobreestimación

   • 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.

   Sinónimosoverappraisaloverestimationoverratingovervaluation

   Antónimosunderestimateunderratingundervaluation

2. Inaccurate calculationB2formal

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

   sobreestimación

   • 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.

   Sinónimosoverestimationoverstatementovervaluation

   Antónimosunderestimate

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de valorar algo como más grande, importante o numeroso de lo que realmente es.

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.

   sobreestimar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosexaggeratemisestimateoverrateoverstateovervalue

   Antónimosunderestimate

2. Assign too high a value toB2formal

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

   sobreestimar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosoverrateovervalue

   Antónimosbelittledisparageunderestimateunderrateundervalue