noun
- the act of estimating something to be worth more than its actual value
- an excessive or inflated assessment of worth or importance
Usage: economics; finance
Examples
- The overvaluation of the company’s stock led to a market crash.
- Real estate experts warned against the overvaluation of property prices.
- His overvaluation of his own abilities caused him to take unnecessary risks.
- The overvaluation of the currency made exports less competitive.
- Investors suffered losses due to the overvaluation of tech stocks.
- The art dealer’s overvaluation of the painting surprised collectors.
- Economic analysts predicted a correction following the overvaluation of assets.