- past tense form of overestimate.
- past participle of overestimate.
overestimated
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Resting the arm on the lap overestimated systolic BP, the top number of a reading, or the force of blood flow when pumped out of the heart, by 3.9 mmHg.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026
But the strategists hold that these worries are overestimated.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
But experts say another key factor was that India overestimated its own production - and allowed sugar to be exported before the extent of the shortfall became clear.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Another study found that people overestimated how restrictive others were in relation to gender norms such as mothers returning to work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
But he overestimated how long that would last.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
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