Synonyms: underestimate, underestimation, underrating, underreckoning
Definition: an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value
Similar words: idea, estimate, estimation, approximation
Definition: an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
Usage: an estimate of what it would cost; a rough idea how long it would take
Synonyms: underestimate, underrate
Definition: make too low an estimate of
Usage: he underestimated the work that went into the renovation; Don't underestimate the danger of such a raft trip on this river
Similar words: misjudge
Definition: judge incorrectly
Synonyms: underestimate, lowball
Definition: make a deliberately low estimate
Usage: The construction company wanted the contract badly and lowballed
Similar words: judge, approximate, estimate, gauge, guess
Definition: judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
Usage: I estimate this chicken to weigh three pounds
Synonyms: underestimate, undervalue
Definition: assign too low a value to
Usage: Don't underestimate the value of this heirloom-you may sell it at a good price
Similar words: value
Definition: fix or determine the value of; assign a value to
Usage: value the jewelry and art work in the estate