underestimation

Other forms: underestimations

Definitions of underestimation
  1. noun
    an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value
    synonyms: underestimate, underrating, underreckoning
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    type of:
    approximation, estimate, estimation, idea
    an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
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