an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value
[ Syn: underestimation , underrating , underreckoning ]
underestimate (n.)
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 ]