un·der·es·ti·mate

(ŭn′dər-ĕs′tə-māt′)

tr.v. un·der·es·ti·mat·ed, un·der·es·ti·mat·ing, un·der·es·ti·mates

1. To make too low an estimate of the quantity, degree, or worth of: Don't underestimate the difficulties involved in the project.

2. To consider (someone) to be less capable or effective than is actually the case: underestimated his rivals and was outmaneuvered.

n. (-ĕs′tə-mĭt)

An estimate that is or proves to be too low.

un′der·es′ti·ma′tion n.

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Noun

underestimation - an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value

underestimate, underrating, underreckoning

approximation, estimate, estimation, idea - an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth; "an estimate of what it would cost"; "a rough idea how long it would take"

Translations

sous-estimation sous-évaluation

underestimation

[ˌʌndərɛstɪˈmeɪʃ^ən] n → sous-estimation f

Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005

underestimation

[ˌʌndərɛstɪˈmeɪʃ/ən] n (also underestimate) → sottovalutazione f

Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995

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