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Overrate VS overestimate
WHat is the difference between "overrate" and "overestimate"?
Nov 7, 2010 5:54 PM
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If something is "overrated", then expectations for the said thing is blown-up beyond reasonable proportions. Ex: That band is overrated. I had heard for years about how amazing they are, but the drummer couldn't keep a beat with a metronome.
To "overestimate" something is to exceed the need for whatever it is you are estimating. Ex: If you bring 100 cups to a party that only has 25 guests, you overestimated the number of cups you needed to bring to the party. It's usually better to overestimate than underestimate.
November 8, 2010
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Overrate :
1- to have too high an opinion of omeone or something
2- to put too high a value on someone or something.
Example:
In my opinion, Hirst’s work has been vastly overrated.
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Overestimate:
to estimate sth to be larger, better, more important, etc. than it really is.
Examples :
They overestimated his ability when they promoted him.
The importance of these findings cannot be overestimated (= is very great).
November 7, 2010
Simply stated:
"overate" is related to *opinions*
"overestimate" is related to *expectations*
Source: American English, self
November 7, 2010
Don't underestimate him, he's not overrated!
November 7, 2010
Sounds like synonims to me. Only i can overrate is a verb, and overestimate can be noun and verb
November 7, 2010
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