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- [verb mis-es-tuh-meyt; noun mis-es-tuh-mit]
- /mi ˌes-tə-ˈmā-shən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [verb mis-es-tuh-meyt; noun mis-es-tuh-mit]
- /mi ˌes-tə-ˈmā-shən/
Definitions of mis-estimation word
- verb with object mis-estimation to estimate wrongly or inadequately. 1
- noun mis-estimation a wrong or inadequate estimate. 1
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Origin of mis-estimation
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
First recorded in 1835-45; mis-1 + estimate
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Parts of speech for Mis-estimation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
mis-estimation popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
Synonyms for mis-estimation
noun mis-estimation
- blow — When a wind or breeze blows, the air moves.
- misinterpretation — An instance of misinterpreting.
- miscount — an erroneous counting; miscalculation.
- misunderstanding — failure to understand correctly; mistake as to meaning or intent.
- blunder — A blunder is a stupid or careless mistake.
Antonyms for mis-estimation
noun mis-estimation
- accuracy — The accuracy of information or measurements is their quality of being true or correct, even in small details.
- success — the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one's goals.
- correction — Corrections are marks or comments made on a piece of work, especially school work, which indicate where there are mistakes and what are the right answers.
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