- past tense form of overestimate.
- past participle of overestimate.
overestimated
Example Sentences
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Resting the arm on the lap overestimated systolic BP, the top number of a reading, or the force of blood flow when pumped out of the heart, by 3.9 mmHg.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026
“Politicians overestimated the impact that the trade war could have on Europe and were just very, very keen to make a deal,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
But the strategists hold that these worries are overestimated.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
He has admitted he overestimated how well his players would deal with the pressure of the Ashes, yet has to marry that with his determination to remove pressure from the dressing room.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
And the sloth’s slightly better sense of smell should not be overestimated.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
