as in minimizing
to place too low a value on
we had underestimated her ability to raise the start-up money for her own design firm
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Recent Examples of underestimating
Policymakers are not underestimating the challenge India faces.
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Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Know Your Material Inside Out One of the biggest mistakes presenters make when facing a tough crowd is underestimating the importance of preparation.
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Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Know Your Material Inside Out One of the biggest mistakes presenters make when facing a tough crowd is underestimating the importance of preparation.
—Harrison Monarth, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Underestimating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underestimating. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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