underestimation

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Alembic analyst Hassan Ahmed upgraded both stocks, citing underestimation of prolonged disruption and higher chemical pricing.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

The academic, whose books inspired the movie starring Amir El-Masry and Pierce Brosnan as the boxer and his trainer, said a "father-son relationship is almost an underestimation".

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

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an attorney with the nonprofit Communities for a Better Environment, said the $800-million price tag is several years outdated and likely an underestimation of what the project will cost ratepayers.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

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