underestimate
verb (used with object)
to estimate at too low a value, rate, or the like.
underestimation
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a word derived from
underestimate.
Example Sentences
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Those predicted numbers seemed wildly ambitious and yet it's turned out to be an underestimation.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
International health authorities believe that current figures are likely an underestimation.
From Barron's ● May 31, 2026
But Theo Caretta, an attorney with the nonprofit Communities for a Better Environment, said the $800-million price tag is several years outdated and likely an underestimation of what the project will cost ratepayers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2025
This underscores the importance of considering timing and weather conditions in water quality assessments, as measurements may lead to over- or underestimation.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 5, 2024
But despite his underestimation of England and his overestimation of France, Jefferson's reputation and popularity soared.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
