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underestimates

  • plural
    of underestimate.
    underestimate
    verb (used with object)
    to estimate at too low a value, rate, or the like.
  • present tense form
    of underestimate (3rd person singular).
    underestimate
    verb (used with object)
    to estimate at too low a value, rate, or the like.

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"Keeping scale-ups on the fringes underestimates the contribution of our greatest companies, and we need to support and develop them on British shores at all costs," she said.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

Subsequent research has shown that these forces had a much greater impact than was historically acknowledged, suggesting that many early population figures were already substantial underestimates.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026

Humanitarian workers on the ground have said they believe the official figures are underestimates.

From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026

Yass said fellow billionaire Jeff Bezos, if anything, underestimates his contribution to the U.S. economy.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026

Because he never underestimates the cruelty of those we face.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins