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underestimation

underestimation

3 4.2
An estimate that is lower than the real value
  • noun
  • /ˌʌndərˌɛstəˈmeɪʃən/
translation icon : subestimación
  • Her lowest score was an underestimation of her actual abilities in that subject.
  • lead to underestimation
  • result in underestimation
  • underestimation and overestimation

And here's where we see the underestimation going on.

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Examples

  • Because most pulmonary fungal diseases have not been considered AIDS-defining, this 20% could be an underestimation of their incidence.

    Academic text (2007)
  • The failure of radiotherapy can often be attributed to an underestimation of the peripheral extension of disease.

    Academic text (2006)
  • So these right end points will lead to an underestimation of area.

  • If this is the case, the association described here could be an underestimation.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Related to this is an underestimation of the other side's willingness to compromise.

    Academic text (2013)
  • Her behavior strongly suggested that her measured scores may be an underestimation of her ability.

    Academic text (2007)
  • Another threat to Kiev's high expectations could be the underestimation of the competition in the launch market.

    Academic text (1996)
  • In this context, physical effort led to an underestimation of danger and decreased the police officer's aggression.

    Academic text (1996)
  • The out-of-school physical activity variable may also contribute to an underestimation of the "total weekly physical activity" measured.

    Academic text (2012)
  • The focus on container vessels has led to an underestimation of the vulnerabilities of other subsystems.

    Academic text (2005)

Synonyms

underestimate
vsunderestimation
2 3.5

An estimate that is lower than the real amount

is the abstract noun for the same idea rather than this common label
undervaluation
vsunderestimation
1 6.5

A price or value lower than something is really worth

is the general idea of an estimate lower than reality not only price
underreckoning
vsunderestimation
9.9

An estimate that is lower than the real value

is the broad general name for an estimate below reality
underrating
vsunderestimation
6.1

An estimate that is lower than the real value

is the general lower estimate concept rather than the evaluative focus
underevaluation
vsunderestimation
8.2

An estimate that says something is worth less than it really is

is broader, covering any low estimate not only appraisal situations

Antonyms

A judgment that something is bigger or more important than it really is

How Low

underestimation
3 4.2

Surface Forms

Morphology

underestimation = underestimate (transparent) = under + estimate + ation

Standard nominalization of the verb 'underestimate' with '-ation' yields the action or result; the meaning is directly predictable.

Etymology

The word underestimation breaks into under- meaning 'below' and estimate meaning 'a guess of value'. So an underestimation is a guess that is too small, which is why it is lower than the real amount.