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How do you spell Overestimate?

Correct spelling

overestimate

OVER + ESTIMATE: remember the double-E pattern in est-i-mate

Why is overestimate spelled this way?

From OVER + ESTIMATE. To overestimate is to value beyond reality — optimism that outpaces the facts.

Common misspellings of overestimate

overestmiateoveresitmateoverestiamateoverstimate

Example

Don't overestimate how long the project will take or you'll miss the deadline.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell overestimate?+
The correct spelling is "overestimate". OVER + ESTIMATE: remember the double-E pattern in est-i-mate
Is it overestmiate or overestimate?+
The correct spelling is "overestimate", not "overestmiate".

Other commonly misspelled words

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