underestimate
verb
Examples of underestimate in a Sentence
Allison Morrow, CNN, 2 Apr. 2024
But this dismissive view of the country underestimates the resilience of its economy.
—Nicholas R. Lardy, Foreign Affairs, 2 Apr. 2024
For this to work, leaders must never underestimate the value of a strong culture.
—Scott Andrew, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Many of the recent economic forecasts underestimated the economic boost people moving to America would bring to the economy, according to JPMorgan head of global head Joyce Chang.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 22 Mar. 2024
In fact, the Gail Model tends to underestimate risk, especially in patients with a strong family history of breast cancer or those with a pathogenic genetic mutation such as BRCA1 and BRCA2, while the Tyrer-Cuzick model tends to overestimate it, said Mouabbi.
—Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 18 Mar. 2024
Maximize movement Getting enough regular exercise is an essential part of almost any recovery process, but its preventative role in keeping the immune system fighting fit is not to be underestimated.
—Georgia Day, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2024
The Gail Model tends to underestimate risk, while the Tyrer-Cuzick model may overestimate it, which is why physicians tend to consider both the scores and other factors when determining screening strategies, said Mouabbi.
—Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 18 Mar. 2024
And economists actually may be underestimating just how much rising rates are harming consumers.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 11 Mar. 2024
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1792, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Underestimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underestimate. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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