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OVERESTIMATES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Overestimates.

Overestimates - as a noun

An appraisal that is too high

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overappraisaloverestimation19overvaluation19

A calculation that results in an estimate that is too high

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overestimation19overrating14overreckoning23

Overestimates - as a verb

Make too high an estimate of

Example: "He overestimated his own powers"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overrate11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
misjudge19
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
underestimate16

Assign too high a value to

Example: "You are overestimating the value of your old car"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overvalue15
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
underestimate16

Example Sentences

"She always overestimates the amount of time it will take her to get ready."
"The manager overestimates the company's profits for the next quarter."
"The survey overestimates the number of people who voted in the election."
"He mistakenly overestimates his own intelligence."
"The scientist overestimates the effectiveness of the new drug."
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Word Game Points

Is OVERESTIMATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overestimates is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OVERESTIMATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is OVERESTIMATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overestimates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OVERESTIMATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is OVERESTIMATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overestimates is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OVERESTIMATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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