an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value

[ Syn: underestimation , underrating , underreckoning ]

assign too low a value to; Dont underestimate the value of this heirloom-you may sell it at a good price

[ Syn: undervalue , undervalue ]

make a deliberately low estimate; The construction company wanted the contract badly and lowballed

[ Syn: lowball ]

make too low an estimate of; he underestimated the work that went into the renovation; Dont underestimate the danger of such a raft trip on this river

[ Syn: underrate ]