underestimation

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But Theo Caretta, an attorney with the nonprofit Communities for a Better Environment, said the $800-million price tag is several years outdated and likely an underestimation of what the project will cost ratepayers.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2025

The figures are likely to be a severe underestimation because boat passenger lists are rarely available.

From Barron's • Oct. 13, 2025

The "underestimation" she refers to is any suggestion by others that women's sport somehow lacks the same punch or power as men's.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2025

This underscores the importance of considering timing and weather conditions in water quality assessments, as measurements may lead to over- or underestimation.

From Science Daily • Jan. 5, 2024

But despite his underestimation of England and his overestimation of France, Jefferson's reputation and popularity soared.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis