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Overestimate (Noun)

A calculation that results in an estimate that is too high.

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

The company's overestimate of their quarterly profits led to a disappointing financial report.
Her overestimate of the distance to the finish line caused her to slow down too early in the marathon.
The architect's overestimate of the construction costs put the entire project in jeopardy.
The researcher's overestimate of the study's sample size resulted in a flawed statistical analysis.
The manager's overestimate of the team's workload led to unrealistic expectations and burnout.

An appraisal that is too high.

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

The buyer made a serious overestimate of the antique vase's value, paying twice what it was worth.
The company's overestimate of the project's profitability led to a major financial setback.
The real estate agent's overestimate of the property's worth resulted in a lengthy and fruitless sales process.
The art collector's overestimate of the painting's value resulted in a significant loss at auction.
The investor's overestimate of the company's growth potential led to a substantial financial loss.