American English pronunciation
How to pronounce underestimates
IPA transcription: [,ʌndɚ'ɛstɪmɪts]
Pronunciation variants: [,ʌndɚ'ɛstɪmɪts][,ʌndɚ'ɛstɪmeɪts]
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Noun
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an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value
Verb
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make too low an estimate of
“he underestimated the work that went into the renovation”
“Don't underestimate the danger of such a raft trip on this river”
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assign too low a value to
“Don't underestimate the value of this heirloom-you may sell it at a good price”
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make a deliberately low estimate
“The construction company wanted the contract badly and lowballed”
Usage examples
- Horton probably underestimates the effect that Aboriginal people have had on Australian environment.