Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
misestimate
verb
/ˌmɪsˈɛstɪmeɪt/
Definition
To estimate inaccurately or wrongly.
Examples
- She misestimated the time it would take to complete the project, resulting in a missed deadline.
- The company misestimated the demand for their new product, leading to overproduction.
Meaning
Misestimate refers to the act of calculating or forming an opinion about the size, quantity, or value of something in a way that is incorrect.
Synonyms
- miscalculate
- underestimate
- overestimate
- misjudge
