UNDERESTIMATION Synonyms: 25 Similar Words

underestimation

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as in estimate

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Recent Examples of underestimation Sometimes, trying to intuit monthly expenses can be difficult, making the rough calculation prone to underestimation, which can lead to future cash shortages. — Vlad Rusz, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Correcting the widespread underestimation of how much scientists and ordinary people actually want action may be one of the highest-leverage things a communicator can do. — Anandita Sabherwal, Time, 3 Aug. 2026 About 2,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with West Nile virus in a typical year, which the CDC said is an underestimation because only one in five individuals that get West Nile develop symptoms. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026 That’s probably an underestimation. — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 24 June 2026 The first is the underestimation of local content – not just as an engagement driver, but as a transaction engine. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 June 2026 For Smith-Njigba, underestimation precedes dominance. — Adam Kilgore, Washington Post, 5 Feb. 2026 The company has become established within the fintech community, with a trajectory defined not by underestimation, but by vision and execution. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025 There are a couple of reasons to think that this is an underestimation of the impact, as well. — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025

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Noun

As per estimates provided by Indian market intelligence firm Prime Database, Jio was expected to raise around 377 billion rupees through its IPO.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
Emerick has now transferred all of Jacobs’ nearly 10,000 recordings, encompassing what Emerick estimates are 12,000 concert sets.

— Kevin McKeough, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of estimate

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DeSantis did not provide a reason for stopping the execution but had temporarily stayed the execution last month pending a psychiatric evaluation amid concerns about Thompson's mental competency and deteriorating health.

— Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Before to Tuesday’s vote, CoC chair Ben Kay gave a recap of measures the board took to administer an impartial evaluation that scored the county higher than the city on handling homelessness issues.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of evaluation

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The needs assessment, due to CalRecycle by March 1, 2027, will map California’s existing textile collection, hauling, reuse, repair, recycling and disposal capacity.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
The label made viewers perceive less effort behind the work, which reduced their willingness to engage with the brand and lowered their assessments of product quality.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of assessment

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Next, Wealthfront will underwrite the loan and likely complete an appraisal and title search.

— Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
An appraisal obtained by the city found the land comparable to the Willowgrove development site in value, water availability and soil quality.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of appraisal

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