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Definition of misestimate

misestimate

/ˌmɪsˈɛstɪmeɪt/
mis · es · ti · mate
Plural:misestimates
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Past Simple:misestimated
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Past Participle:misestimated
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Present Participle:misestimating
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misestimate Lexical Profile

misestimate Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To calculate, judge, or appraise the value, size, cost, or significance of something inaccurately.

Example

"Analysts often misestimate the time required to integrate two distinct corporate cultures."

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• noun

1

An inaccurate or erroneous calculation, judgment, or appraisal of the value, quantity, or nature of something.

Example

"The project's budget shortfall was the direct result of a serious misestimate of material costs."

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• Rhymes for misestimate

• Nearby Words

miserliness
miserly
misery
misestimate
misevaluate
misfield
misfile

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Misestimate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/misestimate
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