misprizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of misprize
as in misesteems

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  1. underestimates
  2. misjudges
  3. undervalues
  4. tests
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  • Any fintech that underestimates the importance of compliance will struggle to keep up as regulations evolve quickly.
    — Zaki Farooq, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • That created a competitive advantage the world still underestimates.
    — Keith Krach, Fortune, 3 July 2026
Definition of underestimates
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  • Helmut Haller, West Germany vs England, 1966 Ray Wilson misjudges his headed clearance, Haller gathers it on the edge of the box and, just before Bobby Moore can close him down, slaps a right-footed shot into the far corner.
    — Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026
  • Too often, philanthropy misjudges where the real risk lies.
    — Abigail Disney, Time, 16 Apr. 2026
Definition of misjudges
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  • The Abundance movement counters that this undervalues those who move somewhere new and come to love it just as fiercely.
    — Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 9 June 2026
  • While the tax seems large, experts say the city's antiquated assessment and valuation system dramatically undervalues properties, reducing the burden.
    — Robert Frank, CNBC, 28 May 2026
Definition of undervalues
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  • His departure and Hassabis' new position raise questions about Google's ability to be an AI leader, particularly as booming growth in its cloud unit tests its commitment to frontier AI.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The contest between Bush and Bell tests how much the Democratic Party has shifted over the past two years.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of tests
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