as in minimizing
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Recent Examples of underestimating
But Amodei argued on Wednesday that many people are underestimating AI.
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Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
From Prototype to Production A common stumbling block for tax teams is underestimating the leap from prototype to production.
—Aleksandra Bal, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
These are often the result of visitors underestimating the conditions and sometimes overestimating their own capabilities.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
The new analysis was prompted by a city audit late last year that found officials have been underestimating San Diego’s infrastructure funding shortfall by about $1 billion by ignoring hundreds of minor maintenance needs.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
If scientists have been underestimating the energy stored in flare ions, forecasts of space weather may need to be revised.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
All that airborne guano is nature’s marine fertilizer, and scientists have been vastly underestimating how much seabird poop is actually fertilizing our oceans and coastlines.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 10 Sep. 2025
Analyst Steven Sheeckutz said the market could be underestimating Madison Square Garden Sports, which could present a buying opportunity for investors.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
One study of the effect found that it’s likely caused by people underestimating the duration of the first leg.
—Alex Mayyasi, HubSpot, 22 Aug. 2025
Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
From Prototype to Production A common stumbling block for tax teams is underestimating the leap from prototype to production.
—Aleksandra Bal, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
These are often the result of visitors underestimating the conditions and sometimes overestimating their own capabilities.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
The new analysis was prompted by a city audit late last year that found officials have been underestimating San Diego’s infrastructure funding shortfall by about $1 billion by ignoring hundreds of minor maintenance needs.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
If scientists have been underestimating the energy stored in flare ions, forecasts of space weather may need to be revised.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
All that airborne guano is nature’s marine fertilizer, and scientists have been vastly underestimating how much seabird poop is actually fertilizing our oceans and coastlines.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 10 Sep. 2025
Analyst Steven Sheeckutz said the market could be underestimating Madison Square Garden Sports, which could present a buying opportunity for investors.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
One study of the effect found that it’s likely caused by people underestimating the duration of the first leg.
—Alex Mayyasi, HubSpot, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underestimating
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Trefis High Quality Portfolio encompasses a much broader analysis aimed at minimizing stock-specific risks while offering potential for appreciation.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The production also made substantial strides in reducing waste, including minimizing single-use plastics and recycling 180 metric tons of steel from its sets.—
THR Staff,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Sep. 2025
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This significant upsurge is a result of a positive assessment from Citron Research, a prominent newsletter led by renowned short-seller Andrew Left, which suggested that the market is undervaluing LoanDepot’s mortgage servicing portfolio.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Underestimating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underestimating. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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