Estimation and Overestimation

Estimation

Estimation noun - The act of placing a value on the nature, character, or quality of something.
Usage example: I may have been a little too hasty in my estimation of his musical abilities

Overestimation and estimation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Overestimation" instead a noun "Estimation".

Overestimation

Overestimation noun - An appraisal that is too high.

Estimation and overestimation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Estimation" instead a noun "Overestimation".
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