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to underestimate
01
to regard something or someone as smaller or less important than they really are
Transitive: to underestimate sth
Examples
She warned him not to underestimate the challenges of starting a new business from scratch.
The team 's opponents made the mistake of underestimating their skill and determination, leading to a surprising victory.
02
to guess or calculate a value, size, etc. to be lower than it actually is
Transitive: to underestimate a quantity
Examples
I underestimated the time it would take to complete the assignment.
The team realized they had underestimated the number of supplies needed for the event.
03
to think someone is less skilled or able than they actually are
Transitive: to underestimate sb
Examples
Do n’t underestimate her; she ’s much stronger than she seems.
Many people underestimated her, but she proved them wrong.
Underestimate
01
an estimate or judgment that falls below the actual value, amount, or level
Examples
Their budget was based on an underestimate of the project's costs.
The team realized the time required was an underestimate.
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