English to English
underestimate
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noun (n)
- an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value(noun.cognition)source: wordnet30
- The act of underestimating; too low an estimate.(noun)source: webster1913
verb (v)
- assign too low a value to(verb.cognition)Example:
Don't underestimate the value of this heirloom-you may sell it at a good price.
source: wordnet30 - make too low an estimate of(verb.cognition)Example:
He underestimated the work that went into the renovation.
Don't underestimate the danger of such a raft trip on this river.
source: wordnet30 - To set to&?; low a value on; to estimate below the truth.(verb)source: webster1913