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mis-estimation

mis·es·ti·mate
M m

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [verb mis-es-tuh-meyt; noun mis-es-tuh-mit]
    • /mi ˌes-tə-ˈmā-shən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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
See all 2 definitions of mis-estimation

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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
Full grammatical hierarchy of Mis-estimation

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.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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.
All 15 Synonyms of mis-estimation

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.
All 3 Antonyms of mis-estimation

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