Overestimate vs. Underestimate — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Overestimate and Underestimate
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Definitions
Overestimate
To estimate too highly.
Underestimate
To make too low an estimate of the quantity, degree, or worth of
Don't underestimate the difficulties involved in the project.
Overestimate
To esteem too greatly.
Underestimate
To consider (someone) to be less capable or effective than is actually the case
Underestimated his rivals and was outmaneuvered.
Overestimate
To judge or calculate too highly.
I overestimated the number of attendees, and bought far too much food for the party.
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Underestimate
An estimate that is or proves to be too low.
Overestimate
An estimate that is too high.
Underestimate
(transitive) To perceive (someone or something) as having a lower value, quantity, worth, etc., than what he/she/it actually has.
Overestimate
To estimate too highly.
Underestimate
An estimate that is too low.
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Overestimate
To overvalue.
Underestimate
To set too low a value on; to estimate below the truth.
Overestimate
An estimate that is too high; as, an overestimate of the vote.
Underestimate
The act of underestimating; too low an estimate.
Overestimate
An appraisal that is too high
Underestimate
An estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value
Overestimate
A calculation that results in an estimate that is too high
Underestimate
Assign too low a value to;
Don't underestimate the value of this heirlooom-you may sell it at a good price
Overestimate
Make too high an estimate of;
He overestimated his own powers
Underestimate
Make a deliberately low estimate;
The construction company wanted the contract badly and lowballed
Overestimate
Assign too high a value to;
You are overestimating the value of your old car
Underestimate
Make too low an estimate of;
He underestimated the work that went into the renovation
Don't underestimate the danger of such a raft trip on this river
