as in to underestimate
to place too low a value on
you shouldn't undervalue your talent—you are a very gifted singer
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Recent Examples of undervalue
Because New York's antiquated property tax system dramatically undervalues co-ops and condos, experts said the city will have to come up with a new system for valuing high-end second homes.
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Robert Frank, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
For most of their history, the Panthers have gotten by with mediocre safeties, undervaluing a position that can be manned by a real game-changer.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Even small errors like misreporting income, omitting a creditor or undervaluing property can lead to delays, dismissed cases or even accusations of fraud.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Zimbabwe’s currency is undervalued by almost half, the governor of the central bank said, pointing to the foreign reserves and gold that back the unit.
—Matthew Hill, Bloomberg, 20 Apr. 2026
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Robert Frank, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
For most of their history, the Panthers have gotten by with mediocre safeties, undervaluing a position that can be manned by a real game-changer.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Even small errors like misreporting income, omitting a creditor or undervaluing property can lead to delays, dismissed cases or even accusations of fraud.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Zimbabwe’s currency is undervalued by almost half, the governor of the central bank said, pointing to the foreign reserves and gold that back the unit.
—Matthew Hill, Bloomberg, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undervalue
underestimate
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If anything, the Texas study probably underestimates the economic impact of college attainment.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Don’t underestimate the importance of other cognitively protective practices such as consistently getting enough quality sleep, exercising regularly, managing stress, eating a nutritious diet and building and keeping strong social ties.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
15 May 2026
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“Undervalue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undervalue. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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