Definitions for underestimate
ˌʌn dərˈɛs təˌmeɪt; -mɪt, -ˌmeɪtun·der·es·ti·mate

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. underestimate, underestimation, underrating, underreckoningverb

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

2. undervalue, underestimateverb

   assign too low a value to

   "Don't underestimate the value of this heirloom-you may sell it at a good price"

3. lowball, underestimateverb

   make a deliberately low estimate

   "The construction company wanted the contract badly and lowballed"

4. underestimate, underrateverb

   make too low an estimate of

   "he underestimated the work that went into the renovation"; "Don't underestimate the danger of such a raft trip on this river"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. underestimatenoun

   An estimate or perception that is too low.

2. underestimateverb

   To perceive (someone or something) as having a lower value, quantity, worth etc. than what it actually has.

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1. underestimate

   A cost overrun, also known as a cost increase or budget overrun, involves unexpected incurred costs. When these costs are in excess of budgeted amounts due to a value engineering underestimation of the actual cost during budgeting, they are known by these terms. Cost overruns are common in infrastructure, building, and technology projects. For IT projects, a 2004 industry study by the Standish Group found an average cost overrun of 43 percent; 71 percent of projects came in over budget, exceeded time estimates, and had estimated too narrow a scope; and total waste was estimated at $55 billion per year in the US alone.Many major construction projects have incurred cost overruns; cost estimates used to decide whether important transportation infrastructure should be built can mislead grossly and systematically.Cost overrun is distinguished from cost escalation, which is an anticipated growth in a budgeted cost due to factors such as inflation.

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1. underestimate

   An underestimate refers to a calculation, statement, or judgement about something that is lower or lesser than it actually is. Essentially, it means assessing or predicting that a number or amount is less than it actually is or will turn out to be.

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1. Underestimateverb

   to set to/ low a value on; to estimate below the truth

2. Underestimatenoun

   the act of underestimating; too low an estimate

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Underestimate

   un-dėr-es′ti-māt, v.t. to estimate at too low a rate: to set too low a value on.—n. an insufficiently high opinion.

Matched Categories

1. • Misjudge
   • Value

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of underestimate in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of underestimate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of underestimate in a Sentence

1. Bernie Sanders:

   People should not underestimate me.

2. Raj Dasgupta:

   We tend to underestimate the need, especially in teenagers, people going to high school, of how important sleep is.

3. Jack Nicklaus:

   Charlie led by example, handling himself with great class and dignity inside and outside the ropes, we can't underestimate the impact Charlie's career has had on the face of golf today. Charlie was a leader and an inspiration.

4. Carly Fiorina:

   People underestimate it, the truth is, I have a great deal of experience and know a lot of these people who have been in and out of a lot of these countries.

5. Marina Ottaway:

   A lot of Sunnis aren't convinced that ISIS is worse than the government, you shouldn't underestimate the resentment among Sunnis toward Baghdad.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=underestimate
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Underestimate
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underestimate
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underestimate
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=underestimate
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=underestimate