underestimation

noun

Definition of underestimationnext
as in estimate

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underestimation
  1. estimate
  2. evaluation
  3. estimation
  4. assessment
  5. appraisal
  6. survey
  7. reckoning
  8. valuation
Noun
  • Bonderman, who Forbes estimates was worth $7.4 billion at his death, began his career as a lawyer, and was the founding owner of the Seattle Kraken NHL team.
    Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • October’s monthly and annual rates were both revised higher from their initial estimates.
    Alicia Wallace, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of estimate
Noun
  • From 2017 through 2022, the team took on more than 4,100 cases and prevented an offender from killing the victim in all but one case, according to an evaluation of the team.
    Ashley Luthern, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
  • During this evaluation, you may be asked questions such as: What are your typical eating patterns and habits?
    Sarah Jividen, Health, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of evaluation
Noun
  • The majority of young voters cast their vote for Kamala Harris this election cycle, but her support eroded significantly from 2020, underperforming Biden by 11 points in one exit poll’s estimation.
    Brian Barrett, WIRED, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Polls have always been a murky business, but after underestimating Trump’s strength in 2016, many poll strategists changed their methodology in an attempt to ensure accurate estimations.
    Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of estimation
Noun
  • Additionally, implementing clear protocols for identifying, documenting and escalating risks—such as detailed risk assessment frameworks and streamlined reporting channels—ensures no critical details are overlooked.
    Anushree Jain, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Use the energy assessment on smart meters or hire a professional for an energy assessment.
    Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of assessment
Noun
  • Cynical appraisals of Prosecco’s ability to embody its terroir may highlight the masking effects of bubbles and high sugar levels, but this is unhelpfully reductive.
    Paul Caputo, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
  • The Bears have countered with appraisals ranging from $60 million to $71 million and categorizing the property as vacant residential land, which gets taxed at 10% of market value.
    Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of appraisal
Noun
  • The household survey data was soft, with a loss of 355,000 jobs, but the research series, which mirrors the payroll report criteria, rose by 117,000.
    Bill Stone, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
  • But based on footprints glimpsed in the snow during an aerial survey, and items believed to belong to them retrieved from the slopes this week, the search for them has ended, Police Area Commander Inspector Vicki Walker told reporters.
    Charlotte Graham-McLay, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of survey
Noun
  • The vote reflects an ongoing thread of criticism that, beyond their street project plans, city leaders lack a comprehensive plan for the neighborhood at the epicenter of a worldwide racial reckoning.
    Kyle Stokes, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
  • The day of reckoning is imminent for the European Union’s drive to force its citizens into buying electric vehicles against their will.
    Neil Winton, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of reckoning
Noun
  • Through a go-private transaction, Nordstrom could reach a higher valuation, and preempt an unwanted bid for the company.
    David Moin, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Also, with the sales growth rate slowing lately, investors may not be willing to assign a higher valuation multiple for the stock.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of valuation
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