To overestimate means to assess something as larger, greater, or more important than it actually is. This cognitive bias often impacts project timelines, financial forecasts, or personal abilities. Recognizing overestimation helps managers, investors, and individuals make more accurate decisions by adjusting expectations, reducing wasted resources, and improving planning. Awareness benefits anyone seeking realistic self-assessment or data-driven outcomes.
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