verb (used with object) as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

misestimate, misjudge, overestimate

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Example Sentences

Example:The team misestimated the time required to complete the project, leading to delays.

Definition:To estimate incorrectly, similar to mispredict in the context of forecasting.

From misestimate

Example:They misjudged the competitor’s strategy and lost the market share.

Definition:To form an incorrect opinion or judgment, often similar to a failure to predict correctly.

From misjudge

Example:The construction company overestimated the number of required workers, causing a labor surplus.

Definition:To estimate too high, often in a context where an incorrect high prediction is involved.

From overestimate