Overestimate

Definition

Overestimate means to make an estimate or prediction that is higher than the actual value. It occurs when we overstate or exaggerate how big or significant something is.

Related terms

Upper Bound: The maximum value that a function or quantity can reach.

Limit:

A fundamental concept in calculus that describes the behavior of a function as it approaches a certain point or infinity.

Absolute Maximum:

The highest value that a function reaches within a given interval.