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underestimate

/ˌʌndərˈɛstɪmeɪt/

underestimateverb

underestimated

Past Simple

underestimated

Past Participle

underestimating

Gerund

/ˌʌndərˈɛstɪmeɪt/

Translations

недооценивать

Many people underestimate the difficulty of learning a new language.

Многие люди недооценивают сложность изучения нового языка.

Definitions

To estimate something as being less than the actual size, quantity, or degree.

She underestimated the amount of time it would take to complete the project.

To regard someone or something as less capable or effective than they really are.

He underestimated his opponent's ability to win the match.

Synonyms

Antonyms

underestimatenoun

underestimates

/ˌʌndərˈɛstɪmeɪt/

/ˌʌndɚˈɛstɪˌmeɪt/

Translations

недооценка

The underestimate of the project's cost led to budget issues.

Недооценка стоимости проекта привела к проблемам с бюджетом.

Additional translations

недооценивание

занижение

Definitions

An estimate that is too low; an assessment that undervalues or misjudges the true worth, size, or extent of something.

The initial underestimate of the project's cost led to budget overruns.

Synonyms

low estimate