American English
/ˌən.dɚˈɛs.tɪˌmeɪ.ɾɪŋ/
6 syllables · Stress the third syllable.
Related entry: underestimate
To calculate an amount, cost, time, or number as lower than it really is.
Practice out loudTo calculate an amount, cost, time, or number as lower than it really is.
We underestimated the cost of the repairs.
I underestimated how long the trip would take.
Use overestimate when your number is too high.
underestimate the cost · underestimate the time needed · underestimate the amount · underestimate the number of
underestimate the cost of + noun
underestimate how long + noun + will take
To fail to recognize how good, strong, important, or difficult someone or something really is.
Never underestimate her ability to solve problems.
They underestimated how difficult the exam would be.
underestimate someone's ability · underestimate the importance of · underestimate the difficulty of · underestimate the power of
underestimate + person or thing
underestimate how + adjective + someone or something + is
A guess or calculation that is lower than the real amount.
The first figure was an underestimate of the final cost.
His estimate of two hours was an underestimate.
an underestimate of + amount or cost
be an underestimate of + amount or cost