What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
overvaluing
Example
She has a habit of overvaluing her own opinions. [overvaluing: present participle]
Example
The company's stock price was overvalued by investors. [overvalued: past tense]
overestimate
Example
I tend to overestimate how much time I have to complete a task. [overestimate: verb]
Example
The sales team overestimated the demand for the new product. [overestimated: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Overestimating is more commonly used than overvaluing in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between overvaluing and overestimate?
Both overvaluing and overestimating are formal words that are appropriate for academic or professional writing.
