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underestimate

UK
/ˌʌndərˈɛstɪmeɪt/
US
/ˌʌndərˈɛstɪmeɪt/

Translations

underestimateverb
underestimated
Past Simple
underestimated
Past Participle
underestimating
Gerund
UK
/ˌʌndərˈɛstɪmeɪt/
US
/ˌʌndərˈɛstɪmeɪt/
Many people underestimate the difficulty of learning a new language.
Многие люди недооценивают сложность изучения нового языка.
Synonyms
underrate
diminish
discount
downplay
misjudge
Antonyms
overestimate
underestimatenoun
underestimates
pl
UK
/ˌʌndərˈɛstɪmeɪt/
US
/ˌʌndɚˈɛstɪˌmeɪt/
The underestimate of the project's cost led to budget issues.
Недооценка стоимости проекта привела к проблемам с бюджетом.
Additional translations
недооценивание
занижение
Synonyms
undervaluation
underrating
underassessment
underappraisal
low estimate
miscalculation
misjudgment
misjudgement
underestimation
undervaluing

Definitions

underestimateverb
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.
underestimatenoun
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.
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