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underestimate
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noun (n)

  • an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value(noun.cognition)
    Synonym:
    underestimation, underrating, underreckoning
    source: wordnet30
  • The act of underestimating; too low an estimate.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • assign too low a value to(verb.cognition)
    Example:
    Don't underestimate the value of this heirloom-you may sell it at a good price.
    Synonym:
    undervalue
    Antonym:
    overestimate, overvalue
    source: wordnet30
  • make a deliberately low estimate(verb.cognition)
    Synonym:
    lowball
    source: wordnet30
  • make too low an estimate of(verb.cognition)
    Example:
    He underestimated the work that went into the renovation.
    Don't underestimate the danger of such a raft trip on this river.
    Synonym:
    underrate
    Antonym:
    overestimate, overrate
    source: wordnet30
  • To set to&?; low a value on; to estimate below the truth.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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