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overestimate

UK/.әuvәr'estimeit/US
TOEFLB2

Definitions

v.

To judge or calculate the value, size, or importance of something as higher than it really is.

高估,过高评价

n.

An estimate that is too high.

过高的估计

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
overexcessively, above
+
estto be, to exist
+
imconnector
+
ateto make, having
=overestimate
Root est still carries 5 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.overestimate the value高估价值

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    We should be careful not to overestimate the value of short-term investments.

  • 2.

    He tends to overestimate his abilities which sometimes leads to disappointment.

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