overevaluation

noun

Definition of overevaluationnext
as in overestimation

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  1. overestimation
  2. inspection
  3. survey
  4. audit
  5. examination
  6. measurement
Noun
  • This underperformance of Pfizer stock can be attributed to declining revenues after the surge in Covid-19 vaccine demand during the pandemic and the company’s overestimation of Covid-19 products demand in the long run.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
  • Hearing a voice can definitely make an AI seem more human-like, which might lead to some overestimation of emotions or understanding.
    Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 25 Sep. 2024
Definition of overestimation
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  • Holdups include environmental inspections to ensure the properties are safe, and customary searches by cadaver dogs, though no missing people have been reported, Fryhoff said.
    Dennis Romero, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
  • Spot, their quadruped robot, is already being used for industrial inspections, construction site monitoring, and safety operations, showcasing the versatility of robots in challenging environments.
    Amir Husain, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of inspection
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  • In the survey, 13% ranked Porter, who lost a bid for U.S. Senate in the March primary election to fellow Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff and Republican former baseball star Steve Garvey, as their first or second choice for governor.
    Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • The Slack survey found a slight increase in AI usage, up one percentage point between March and August 2024 for US respondents (32% to 33%).
    Emily Dreibelbis Forlini, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of survey
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  • The company formed the special committee in question after EY flagged concerns about its financial reporting to the board’s audit committee last July.
    Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
  • An internal audit found the city has no strategy for technology purchases, leading to overspending — including one instance where the city spent roughly $1 million on redundant software bundles.
    Axios Portland, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of audit
Noun
  • The guidelines say nothing about an ER doctor’s examination sufficing.
    Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Bipartisan examination: If there's an issue with the way the ballot was filled out, prompting a process called adjudication, in which bipartisan teams examine ballots to determine voter intent.
    Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of examination
Noun
  • Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Offers excellent sleep insights, active skin temp measurements, and automatic workout detection.
    Cierra Cowan, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
  • The Trust's financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP, with fair value measurements based on the principal market for bitcoin.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of measurement
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