underestimate
//ˌʌndərˈɛstɪmeɪt//
Verb
underestimateInfinitive
underestimatePresent tense
underestimatedPast tense
underestimatedPast participle
underestimatingPresent participle
underestimatesThird-person singular
1
To estimate something to be smaller, less important, or less valuable than it actually is.
Don't underestimate the difficulty of this project.
2
To regard someone as less capable or powerful than they really are.
Don't underestimate her—she's much stronger than she looks.
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Noun
underestimateSingular
underestimatesPlural
1
An estimate that is too low or falls short of the actual value or amount.
The initial budget was an underestimate of the total project costs.