ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Overcalculate

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Overcalculate is a verb meaning To calculate as being greater than is actually the case.

Meaning

To calculate as being greater than is actually the case.

Example Sentences

Meanwhile, Mr. Blair began, as anxious people will do, to overcalculate the lapse of time.

Word Forms

Synonyms for overcalculate

Depending on context, synonyms include exaggerate, overestimate, overstate.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include overestimate, overpredict, overextrapolate, overaggrandize, over-estimate, exaggerate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does overcalculate mean?

Overcalculate means To calculate as being greater than is actually the case.

What is a synonym for overcalculate?

Common synonyms include exaggerate, overestimate, overstate.

How do you use overcalculate in a sentence?

Meanwhile, Mr. Blair began, as anxious people will do, to overcalculate the lapse of time.

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