Definition of Underestimate
Underestimate
un·der·es·ti·mate


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To estimate something as being smaller or less important than it really is.

e.g. The company underestimated the demand for their new product and sold out quickly.

(verb)
place a low value on;

e.g. It's easy to underestimate a person based on their appearance.



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