Definitions

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  • verb To make a guess that is too small; to underestimate.

Etymologies

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under- +‎ guess

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Examples

  • I have a hard time determining portion size (and I'm not going to whip out my measuring cups at the restaurant table), and I almost always underguess on my calories.

    All Women Stalk 2009

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