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underestimate
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Word definitions for underestimate in dictionaries
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Underestimate \Un`der*es"ti*mate\, n. The act of underestimating; too low an estimate.
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1812, "to estimate at too low an amount," from under + estimate (v.). Meaning "to rank too low, undervalue" is recorded from 1850. Related: Underestimated ; underestimating .
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value [syn: underestimation , underrating , underreckoning ] v. assign too low a value to; "Don't underestimate the value of this heirlooom-you may sell it at a good price" ...
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. An estimate or perception that is too low. vb. (context transitive English) To perceive (someone or something) as having a lower value, quantity, worth, etc., than what he/she/it actually has.
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
Word definitions in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
I. verb COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS ■ ADVERB grossly ▪ In particular, the role of language in the equation has been grossly underestimated . ▪ And second, the theory grossly underestimates the severity of some forms of spectator violence. never ▪ Never underestimate ...
Usage examples of underestimate.
He gave Adar a little bow of politeness between not-quite equals with the blandly purposeful expression that caused his opponents to seriously underestimate his intelligence.
They did not underestimate the fighting abilities of these two aids of Doc Savage.
It is important that parents not underestimate their primary role in the lives of their babies and children and that they recognize the impact of their decisions about time spent with and away from their children.
Everard knew Classicus grossly underestimated Roman strength and determination.
Ranchers may periodically cut or burn these fencerows, but their value in restoring wild habitat could not be underestimated.
He also found that the regular polls, based on samplings, underestimated the opposition to the war among lower-class people.
And surely Korkal could not have underestimated that Packlord had given Lord Denai access to the most secret earlier Leaps, in particular the most devastating one of req which had shattered the Hunzzan Empire five millennia ago.
The barbarian underestimated the monsters, though, for their rootlike toes found balance quickly and their long arms caught him from behind before he had gone two steps, grappling him on either side and stopping him in his tracks.
She reminded herself that she must not underestimate this Michael Santorini or succumb to his manly charms.
The human element, of course, was indispensable, and Vallery was far too experienced and battle-wise a captain to underestimate the value of the unceasing vigil of look-outs and signalmen.
But she had badly underestimated the price Weathermaker would extract from her already weakened body.
Sam had underestimated the number of cephalopods they could expect to encounter.
Due to gross original underestimates, cost over-runs and inflation, the likely bill will probably be in excess of nine billion guilders - and this massive sum for a project that some crigineering experts say will not work anyway.
Ness needed rest. Lukien cursed himself for underestimating the Nor-van colonel.
His preoccupation with internal threats, and his tendency to exaggerate their danger, leads him to believe that he can deal with them by taking action in the foreign policy arena, and his need and ignorance of the larger world lead him to underestimate the risks of these external actions.