underestimation
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/ˌʌndərˌɛstəˈmeɪʃən/
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/ˌʌndərˌɛstɪˈmeɪʃən/
(underestimate)
to undervalue
Etymology
Etymology Information
'underestimation' originates from the prefix 'under-' meaning 'below' and the word 'estimate' from Latin 'aestimare' meaning 'to value or appraise'.
Historical Evolution
'underestimate' evolved from the Latin 'aestimare' through Old French 'estimer' and eventually became the modern English word 'estimate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to value or appraise below actual worth', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of estimating something as being less than its actual value or importance.
The underestimation of the project's complexity led to delays.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45