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Meaning of underestimate
underestimate (n)
an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value
underestimate (v)
assign too low a value to
make a deliberately low estimate
make too low an estimate of
underestimate (v. t.)
To set to/ low a value on; to estimate below the truth.
underestimate (n.)
The act of underestimating; too low an estimate.
underestimate Sentence Examples
- The coach underestimated the team's potential, resulting in a surprising victory.
- The analyst underestimated the impact of the new policy, leading to a major crisis.
- We underestimated the complexity of the project, causing significant delays.
- The government underestimated the public's outrage, sparking widespread protests.
- The company underestimated the market demand for the product, resulting in lost sales.
- The student underestimated the difficulty of the exam and failed miserably.
- The engineers underestimated the weight of the structure, causing it to collapse.
- The doctor underestimated the severity of the patient's illness, leading to a tragic outcome.
- The traveler underestimated the distance of the hike and got lost in the mountains.
- The investor underestimated the risk involved in the investment and lost a significant amount of money.
FAQs About the word underestimate
an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value, assign too low a value to, make a deliberately low estimate, make too low
underrate,minimize, undervalue,sell short, despise, belittle, play down, depreciate, disparage, de-emphasize
overestimate, appreciate, appreciate, overestimate, overrate, prize, admire, respect, respect, overrate
The coach underestimated the team's potential, resulting in a surprising victory.
The analyst underestimated the impact of the new policy, leading to a major crisis.
We underestimated the complexity of the project, causing significant delays.
The government underestimated the public's outrage, sparking widespread protests.
