underestimate
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transitive verb \ˌən-dər-ˈes-tə-ˌmāt\Definition of UNDERESTIMATE
1
: to estimate as being less than the actual size, quantity, or number
2
: to place too low a value on : underrate
— un·der·es·ti·mate \-mət\ noun
— un·der·es·ti·ma·tion \-ˌes-tə-ˈmā-shən\ noun
Examples of UNDERESTIMATE
- The city underestimated the cost of the new building.
- The number of people in the crowd was underestimated by 5,000.
- Never underestimate the importance of a good education.
- Her talent has always been underestimated.
First Known Use of UNDERESTIMATE
1792
Related to UNDERESTIMATE
- Synonyms
- underrate, undervalue, sell short
- Antonyms
- overestimate, overrate, overvalue
Rhymes with UNDERESTIMATE
circumambulate, circumnavigate, contraindicate, decontaminate, deteriorate, differentiate, disambiguate, disassociate, discombobulate, disorientate, disproportionate, excommunicate, expiration date, free-associate, hyperventilate, incapacitate, intermediate, interpenetrate, misappropriate, multivariate, overcompensate, overpopulate, ratiocinate, recapitulate, rehabilitate, renegotiate, superannuate, supersaturate, transubstantiate
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