underestimated
|un-der-es-ti-ma-ted|
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/ˌʌndərˈɛstəˌmeɪtɪd/
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/ˌʌndəˈrɛstɪˌmeɪtɪd/
(underestimate)
to undervalue
Etymology
Etymology Information
'underestimate' originates from the prefix 'under-' meaning 'below' and the verb 'estimate' meaning 'to judge the value or amount of something'.
Historical Evolution
'underestimate' evolved from the combination of 'under-' and 'estimate' in the 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to judge something as less than it is', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'underestimate'.
She underestimated the time it would take to complete the project.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45