overestimated

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Because of that assumption, they underestimated the mass of the black hole and overestimated the mass of the neutron star.

From Science Daily • Mar. 12, 2026

His prediction for “Zootopia 2” was close to the roughly $1.9 billion the movie actually made globally, but he overestimated “Wicked: For Good,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Worse still, the department reported that the federal government had overestimated the number of jobs employers added in its two previous reports.

From Slate • Mar. 6, 2026

Traditionally, host nations benefit from sports events, although impacts are often overestimated.

From Salon • Feb. 8, 2026

“I have worked long to build bridges between ourselves and the spinners. I thought perhaps they would be more agreeable, but I overestimated my influence with them.”

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins