UNDERESTIMATE


Meaning of UNDERESTIMATE in English

verb , noun

■ verb / ˌʌndərˈestɪmeɪt; NAmE /

1.

to think or guess that the amount, cost or size of sth is smaller than it really is :

[ vn ]

to underestimate the cost of the project

We underestimated the time it would take to get there.

[also v wh- ]

2.

[ vn ] to not realize how good, strong, determined, etc. sb really is :

Never underestimate your opponent.

OPP overestimate

—compare underrate

■ noun

/ ˌʌndərˈestɪmət/ (also under·esti·ma·tion / ˌʌndərˌestɪˈmeɪʃn; NAmE / [ C , U ]) an estimate about the size, cost, etc. of sth that is too low :

My guess of 400 proved to be a serious underestimate.

OPP overestimate

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.