underestimation

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International health authorities believe that current figures are likely an underestimation.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

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

That underestimation led to a misjudgment of tsunami heights — with some of the first detailed alerts erroneously estimating the tsunami would be lower than protective sea walls.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2024

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