underestimate
Use Underestimate in a sentence
un·der·es·ti·mate
[v. uhn-der-es-tuh-meyt; n. uhn-der-es-tuh-mit, -meyt] verb, un·der·es·ti·mat·ed, un·der·es·ti·mat·ing, noun 
dərˈɛs
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underestimate (ˌʌndərˈɛstɪˌmeɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to make too low an estimate of: he underestimated the cost |
| 2. | to think insufficiently highly of: to underestimate a person |
| —n | |
| 3. | too low an estimate |
| usage Underestimate is sometimes wrongly used where overestimate is meant: the importance of his work cannot be overestimated (not cannot be underestimated) | |
| underesti'mation | |
| —n | |
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Underestimate
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Example sentences
Let us not underestimate the power of private universities in the overall landscape of higher education.
Both underestimate what it takes to become a modern industrial superpower.
Extracurricular activities can play a critical role in experimental learning for business students, do not underestimate it.
Don't underestimate nature because nature always wins.
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