underestimate

Noun
  1. An estimation that is too low;
    An estimate that is less than the true or actual value (synset 105812499)
    is a type of: approximation, estimate, estimation, idea - an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
    same as: underestimation, underrating, underreckoning
Verb
  1. Assign too low a value to (synset 200697527)
    "Don't underestimate the value of this heirloom-you may sell it at a good price"
    is a type of: value - fix or determine the value of; assign a value to
    same as: undervalue
  2. Make a deliberately low estimate (synset 200675685)
    "The construction company wanted the contract badly and lowballed"
    is a type of: approximate, estimate, gauge, guess, judge - judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
    same as: lowball
  3. Make too low an estimate of (synset 200673254)
    "he underestimated the work that went into the renovation"; "Don't underestimate the danger of such a raft trip on this river"
    is a type of: misjudge - judge incorrectly
    subtypes: sell short - underestimate the real value or ability of
    same as: underrate

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