overpredict
Guess too optimistically
To overpredict is to forecast or estimate something as higher or more likely than it turns out to be.
Models that overpredict demand lead to excess inventory.
Weather forecasters may overpredict rainfall totals.
The algorithm consistently overpredicts customer churn rates.
The opposite is underpredict.
Judge as greater than
- exaggerateOverstate beyond truth
- inflateFill with gas
- overstateRepresent as greater
- overshootGo beyond intended point
overreach · overassess · overrate · overhype · overvalue · overcount · miscalculate · misjudge
Error in estimation
- inaccuracyLack of precision
- errorFault in communication
- misestimationIncorrect assessment of something
- deviationDeparture from expected path
discrepancy · variance · bias · flaw · blunder · misstep · oversight · misreckon
Sadness from unmet expectations
- letdownFailure to satisfy expectations
- correctionFixing of mistakes
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
- revisionAltering to improve
recalibration · shortfall · unmet expectations · disillusionment · overcommitment · overallocation · waste · inefficiency
overestimate
Judge as greater than
- exaggerateOverstate beyond truth
- inflateFill with gas
- overstateRepresent as greater
overshoot · overreach · overassess · overrate · overhype · overvalue · overcount · miscalculate · misjudge · overfit
miscalculation
Error in estimation
- inaccuracyLack of precision
- errorFault in communication
- misestimationIncorrect assessment of something
deviation · discrepancy · variance · bias · flaw · blunder · misstep · oversight · misreckon · miscalibrate
disappointment
Sadness from unmet expectations
- letdownFailure to satisfy expectations
- correctionFixing of mistakes
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
revision · recalibration · shortfall · unmet expectations · disillusionment · overcommitment · overallocation · waste · inefficiency · missed target
overpredictunderpredict
Forecast below reality
underestimate · lowball · underrate · undershoot · undercount