as in to minimize
to place too low a value on
we had underestimated her ability to raise the start-up money for her own design firm
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Recent Examples of underestimate
Instead, he was focused on ginning up the myth that city and county governments were wasteful and bloated — encouraging Floridians to underestimate the impact of a giant property-tax reduction.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
But the regime’s tenacity cannot be underestimated.
—Dennis Ross, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
Based on their analysis of financials from AI leaders OpenAI and Anthropic published in The Information, Barclays analysts believe that the market is significantly underestimating how much tech hyperscalers, like Microsoft and Google parent Alphabet , will need to spend in the next few years.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
What governance peril do leaders underestimate most?
—K. H. Koehler, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
But the regime’s tenacity cannot be underestimated.
—Dennis Ross, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
Based on their analysis of financials from AI leaders OpenAI and Anthropic published in The Information, Barclays analysts believe that the market is significantly underestimating how much tech hyperscalers, like Microsoft and Google parent Alphabet , will need to spend in the next few years.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
What governance peril do leaders underestimate most?
—K. H. Koehler, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
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The frame is made from durable aluminum and wicker to minimize wear and tear over the seasons.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2026
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Applying mulch to your garden helps prevent weeds, retain soil moisture, and minimize erosion.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
15 Mar. 2026
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For the first time in Riley’s tenure, USC may be underrated going into the season.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Buck is not alone in having underrated him; he has been largely overlooked by the Tate Modern, London’s most significant museum of contemporary art, which owns only five of his photographs.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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They’re undervalued as a group.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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Some investors use this as a signal; a high ratio may suggest silver is undervalued relative to gold, and vice versa.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Underestimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underestimate. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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