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Definition of Underestimate
1. Verb. Assign too low a value to. "Don't underestimate the value of this heirloom-you may sell it at a good price"
Exact synonyms: Undervalue
Generic synonyms: Value
Antonyms: Overestimate, Overvalue
Derivative terms: Underestimation, Undervaluation
Generic synonyms: Value
Antonyms: Overestimate, Overvalue
Derivative terms: Underestimation, Undervaluation
2. Noun. An estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value.
Exact synonyms: Underestimation, Underrating, Underreckoning
Generic synonyms: Approximation, Estimate, Estimation, Idea
Derivative terms: Underrate
Generic synonyms: Approximation, Estimate, Estimation, Idea
Derivative terms: Underrate
3. Verb. Make a deliberately low estimate. "The construction company wanted the contract badly and lowballed"
Exact synonyms: Lowball
Generic synonyms: Approximate, Estimate, Gauge, Guess, Judge
Derivative terms: Underestimation
Generic synonyms: Approximate, Estimate, Gauge, Guess, Judge
Derivative terms: Underestimation
4. Verb. Make too low an estimate of. "Don't underestimate the danger of such a raft trip on this river"
Exact synonyms: Underrate
Generic synonyms: Misjudge
Specialized synonyms: Sell Short
Antonyms: Overestimate
Derivative terms: Underestimation, Underrating
Generic synonyms: Misjudge
Specialized synonyms: Sell Short
Antonyms: Overestimate
Derivative terms: Underestimation, Underrating
Definition of Underestimate
1. v. t. To set to&?; low a value on; to estimate below the truth.
2. n. The act of underestimating; too low an estimate.
3. v. t. To set to&?; low a value on; to estimate below the truth.
4. n. The act of underestimating; too low an estimate.
Definition of Underestimate
1. Verb. (transitive) To perceive (someone or something) as having a lower value, quantity, worth etc. than what it actually has. ¹
2. Noun. An estimate or perception that is too low. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Underestimate
1. [v -MATED, -MATING, -MATES]