underestimation

underestimation
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underestimate UK US /ˌʌndəˈrestɪmeɪt/ verb [T]
► to think that something is or will be smaller, easier, less extreme, or less important than it really is: »

The company sorely underestimated demand and is struggling to expand output.

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Court interpreters say the skills required to do the job are underestimated.

► to think that someone is worse at doing something, less intelligent, etc. than they really are: »

Sometimes his modest manner led people to underestimate him.

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underestimate UK US /ˌʌndəˈrestɪmət/ noun [C]
► an opinion that something is smaller, easier, less important, or less extreme than it actually is: »

The total cost is likely to be an underestimate.

underestimation noun [C or U]
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I believe there is a significant underestimation of the real demand for oil from the developing world.


Financial and business terms. 2012.

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