Definition of Underestimate

1. 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

2. 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

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

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

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]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Underestimate

underemphasised
underemphasize
underemphasized
underemphasizes
underemphasizing
underemployed
underemployment
underenforce
underenforced
underenforcement
underenforces
underenforcing
underenthused
underequipped
underestimate (current term)
underestimated
underestimates
underestimating
underestimation
underestimations
underestimator
underestimators
underevaluation
underexaggerate
underexaggerated
underexaggerates
underexaggerating
underexamined
underexercise

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