underestimate
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/ˌʌndərˈestɪmeɪt/
🇬🇧
/ˌʌndərˈestɪmeɪt/
verb
R
to think something is smaller or less than it really is
Don't underestimate how much time this project will take.
R
to not see how good, strong, or difficult someone or something really is
You should never underestimate your opponent's skill.
noun
R
a guess that is too low about size, cost, or amount
My estimate of 100 people was a big underestimate of the actual crowd size.
translation
to think something is smaller or less than it really is; to not see how good, strong, or difficult someone or something really is
a guess that is too low about size, cost, or amount
Word Forms
3rd Present
underestimates
Progressive
underestimating
Past
underestimated
Perfect
underestimated
Plural
underestimates