Underestimation: meaning, definitions and examples
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underestimation
[ ˌʌndərˌɛstɪˈmeɪʃən ]
in a competition
Underestimation is the act of estimating something as being less important, powerful, or effective than it actually is.
Synonyms
underestimating, underestimating, undervaluation.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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underestimation |
This word is often used in situations where someone has made a wrongful judgment about the size, amount, or value of something, usually leading to unexpected outcomes.
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undervaluation |
This word is usually utilized in financial or economic contexts when something is given a value lower than its worth, often leading to financial losses or missed opportunities.
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underestimating |
Used to describe the action of making an incorrect judgment about someone's abilities, efforts, or the difficulty of a task, often leading to an underprepared state.
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Examples of usage
- The team's underestimation of their opponents led to their defeat.
- Her underestimation of his abilities cost her the job.
in a project
Underestimation is the action or habit of estimating something as being less than it really is.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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underestimation |
Use 'underestimation' when referring to the act of assessing someone or something as less important, effective, or capable than they actually are. It often implies a failure to recognize true value or potential.
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underestimating |
Use 'underestimating' to describe the ongoing action of judging someone or something to be less important or capable than they really are. This often implies a continuous or current evaluation.
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underrating |
Underrating tends to imply a persistent or systematic undervaluation, often within the context of reputations, abilities, or quality. It can sometimes carry a more casual or generalized connotation than 'underestimation'.
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Examples of usage
- The underestimation of the project's complexity led to delays and budget overruns.
- His constant underestimation of the time required for tasks caused frustration among the team.
Translations
Translations of the word "underestimation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 subestimação
🇮🇳 अवमूल्यन
🇩🇪 Unterschätzung
🇮🇩 meremehkan
🇺🇦 недооцінка
🇵🇱 niedocenienie
🇯🇵 過小評価 (kashou hyouka)
🇫🇷 sous-estimation
🇪🇸 subestimación
🇹🇷 küçümseme
🇰🇷 과소평가 (gwaseopyeongga)
🇸🇦 تقدير منخفض (taqdir munkhafid)
🇨🇿 podceňování
🇸🇰 podceňovanie
🇨🇳 低估 (dīgū)
🇸🇮 podcenjevanje
🇮🇸 vanmat
🇰🇿 бағалаудың төмендігі (bağalaudıñ tömendigi)
🇬🇪 დაუფასებლობა (daufasebloba)
🇦🇿 qiymətləndirməmə
🇲🇽 subestimación
Etymology
The word 'underestimation' originated from the verb 'underestimate,' which first appeared in English in the early 19th century. The prefix 'under-' conveys the idea of 'less than,' while 'estimate' refers to forming a judgment or opinion about something. The concept of underestimation has been prevalent throughout history, leading to various consequences in different contexts.
See also: estimate, estimated, estimates, estimating, estimation, estimations, estimator, inestimable, misestimation, overestimate, overestimated, overestimation, underestimate, underestimated, underestimating.