CEFR B2

underestimate

verb

Meaning

To estimate something as being significantly less important, good, or capable than it really is.

Examples

Never underestimate the impact of small changes over time.
The company underestimated the demand for their new product.

Synonyms: underrate, discount, belittle, minimize

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underestimate (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˌʌn.dərˈes.tɪ.meɪt/

Definition

To estimate something as being significantly less important, good, or capable than it really is.

Examples

Never underestimate the impact of small changes over time.
The company underestimated the demand for their new product.
He underestimated the difficulty of the exam and failed to study enough.

How to Use underestimate

underestimate someone/something (prepositional phrase): To fail to appreciate the full value or capability of someone or something. — "She was underestimated by her colleagues for years."
underestimate how/what/why (collocation): To fail to guess or understand the extent or nature of something. — "I underestimated how much time the project would take."

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