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estimate vs overestimation

overestimation vs estimate

estimate and overestimation both are nouns.

estimate is a verb but overestimation is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
estimate Yes No Yes No
overestimation Yes No No No
As nouns, overestimation is a hyponym of estimate; that is, overestimation is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than estimate:
  • estimate: an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
  • overestimation: a calculation that results in an estimate that is too high
As nouns, overestimation is a hyponym of estimate; that is, overestimation is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than estimate:
  • estimate: a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
  • overestimation: an appraisal that is too high
Other hyponyms of estimate include overappraisal, overestimate, overvaluation.
estimate (noun) overestimation (noun)
a judgment of the qualities of something or somebody a calculation that results in an estimate that is too high
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth an appraisal that is too high
the respect with which a person is held
a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
a statement indicating the likely cost of some job
estimate (verb) overestimation (verb)
judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
judge to be probable
Difference between estimate and overestimation

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