Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
misestimation
noun
/ˌmɪs.ɛs.tɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/
Definition
An incorrect assessment or judgment about the extent, value, or nature of something.
Examples
- Her misestimation of the project’s costs led to budget overruns.
- Due to his misestimation of the time needed, he was late for the meeting.
- The team’s misestimation of the opponent’s strength resulted in an unexpected defeat.
Meaning
Misestimation refers to the act of inaccurately estimating or assessing a situation, value, or quantity.
Synonyms
- misjudgment
- miscalculation
- misapprehension
- overestimation
- underestimation
