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overestimate

/ˌoʊvərˈestɪmeɪt/ /ˌoʊvərˈɛstɪmeɪt/

Meanings
noun
An estimate that is too high.

Examples :

"The construction project's overestimate meant they had more money than they needed for materials. "
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overestimated verb

/ˌoʊvərˈestɪmeɪtɪd/ /ˌoʊvɚˈɛstəˌmeɪtɪd/

To judge or calculate too highly.

"I overestimated the number of attendees, and bought far too much food for the party."

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project noun

/ˈprɒdʒɛkt/ /prəˈdʒɛkt/

A planned endeavor, usually with a specific goal and accomplished in several steps or stages.

"The school's fundraising project aims to renovate the library in several stages. "

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highly adverb

/ˈhaɪli/

In a high or esteemed manner.

"He spoke highly of you."

Illustration calculate

calculate verb

/ˈkælkjəleɪt/

To determine the value of something or the solution to something by a mathematical process.

"Calculate the square root of 3 to 10 decimal places."

Illustration attendees

attendees noun

/əˌtɛnˈdiːz/

A person who is in attendance or in the audience of an event.

"The organizers were happy to see so many attendees at the conference. "

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needed verb

/ˈniːdɪd/

To have an absolute requirement for.

"Living things need water to survive."

Illustration bought

bought verb

/bɔːt/ /bɔt/

To obtain (something) in exchange for money or goods

"My sister bought a new backpack for school. "

Illustration construction

construction noun

/kənˈstɹʌkʃən/

The process of constructing.

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."

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number noun

/ˈnʌmbə/ /ˈnʌmbɚ/ /ˈnʌmə/ /ˈnʌmɚ/

An abstract entity used to describe quantity.

"Zero, one, −1, 2.5, and pi are all numbers."

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materials noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəlz/ /məˈtɪɹi.əlz/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

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meant verb

/ˈmɛnt/

To intend.

"My parents meant for me to study hard in school. "

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estimate noun

/ˈɛstɨmɨt/

A rough calculation or assessment of the value, size, or cost of something.

"The estimate for the new school library project was $50,000. "