— overestimation , n.
v. /oh'veuhr es"teuh mayt'/ ; n. /oh"veuhr es"teuh mit/ , v. , overestimated, overestimating , n.
v.t.
1. to estimate at too high a value, amount, rate, or the like: Don't overestimate the car's trade-in value.
2. to hold in too great esteem or to expect too much from: Don't overestimate him - he's no smarter than you are.
n.
3. an estimate that is too high.
[ 1815-25; OVER- + ESTIMATE ]