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underestimate
noun
verb
An estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value
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noun
An estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value
verb
Assign too low a value to
“Don't underestimate the value of this heirloom-you may sell it at a good price”
verb
Make a deliberately low estimate
“The construction company wanted the contract badly and lowballed”
verb
Make too low an estimate of
“He underestimated the work that went into the renovation”
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Don't underestimate the value of this heirloom-you may sell it at a good price
The construction company wanted the contract badly and lowballed
He underestimated the work that went into the renovation
Don't underestimate the danger of such a raft trip on this river
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