About The Word Underestimate

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Underestimate

Underestimate Meaning & Definition
Underestimate Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Underestimate?

[n] an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value
[v] make too low an estimate of; "he underestimated the cost of the renovation"; "Don't underestimate the danger of such a raft trip on this river"
[v] make a deliberately low estimate; "The construction compnay wanted the contract badly and lowballed"
[v] assign too low a value to; "Don't underestimate the value of this heirlooom-you may sell it at a good price"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Underestimate: lowball | underestimation | underrate | underrating | underreckoning | undervalue

Related Terms | Find terms related to Underestimate:

See Also | approximate | approximation | estimate | estimate | estimation | gauge | guess | idea | judge | misjudge | sell short | value

Underestimate In Webster's Dictionary

\Un`der*es"ti*mate\, v. t. To set to? low a value on; to estimate below the truth.
\Un`der*es"ti*mate\, n. The act of underestimating; too low an estimate.

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