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overestimation vs estimate

estimate vs overestimation

overestimation and estimate both are nouns.

overestimation is not a verb while estimate is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
overestimation Yes No No No
estimate Yes No Yes No
As nouns, estimate is a hypernym of overestimation; that is, estimate is a word with a broader meaning than overestimation:
  • overestimation: a calculation that results in an estimate that is too high
  • estimate: an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
Other hypernyms of overestimation include approximation, estimation, idea.
As nouns, estimate is a hypernym of overestimation; that is, estimate is a word with a broader meaning than overestimation:
  • overestimation: an appraisal that is too high
  • estimate: a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
Other hypernyms of overestimation include appraisal, estimation.
overestimation (noun) estimate (noun)
a calculation that results in an estimate that is too high a judgment of the qualities of something or somebody
an appraisal that is too high an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
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
overestimation (verb) estimate (verb)
judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
judge to be probable
Difference between overestimation and estimate

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