UNDERESTIMATE
Scrabble letter values: U1N1D2E1R1E1S1T1I1M3A1T1E1 = 16
Definition
- noun an estimation that is too low. — synonyms: underestimation, underrating, underreckoning
- verb assign too low a value to. — synonyms: undervalue
- verb make a deliberately low estimate. — synonyms: lowball
- verb make too low an estimate of. — synonyms: underrate
Examples
- “an estimate that is less than the true or actual value”
- “Don't underestimate the value of this heirloom-you may sell it at a good price”
- “The construction company wanted the contract badly and lowballed”