underestimation
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un·der·es·ti·mate
(ŭn′dər-ĕs′tə-māt′)tr.v. un·der·es·ti·mat·ed, un·der·es·ti·mat·ing, un·der·es·ti·mates
1. To make too low an estimate of the quantity, degree, or worth of: Don't underestimate the difficulties involved in the project.
2. To consider (someone) to be less capable or effective than is actually the case: underestimated his rivals and was outmaneuvered.
n. (-ĕs′tə-mĭt)
An estimate that is or proves to be too low.
un′der·es′ti·ma′tion n.
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Noun | 1. | underestimation - an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value approximation, estimate, estimation, idea - an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth; "an estimate of what it would cost"; "a rough idea how long it would take" |
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