overestimated
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/ˌoʊvərˈɛstɪˌmeɪtɪd/
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/ˌəʊvərˈɛstɪˌmeɪtɪd/
(overestimate)
excessive judgment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overestimate' originates from the prefix 'over-' meaning 'excessively' and the verb 'estimate' meaning 'to judge the value or amount of something'.
Historical Evolution
'overestimate' evolved from the combination of 'over-' and 'estimate' in Middle English, maintaining its meaning through to modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to judge something as more than it is', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'overestimate'.
He overestimated the time it would take to complete the project.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45