Hypertext Webster Gateway: "undervalue"

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)

Undervalue \Un`der*val"ue\, v. t.
1. To value, rate, or estimate below the real worth; to
depreciate.

2. To esteem lightly; to treat as of little worth; to hold in
mean estimation; to despise.

In comparison of it I undervalued all ensigns of
authority. --Atterbury.

I write not this with the least intention to
undervalue the other parts of poetry. --Dryden.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)

Undervalue \Un`der*val"ue\, n.
A low rate or price; a price less than the real worth;
undervaluation. --Milton.

From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)

undervalue
v 1: assign too low a value to; "Don't underestimate the value of
this heirlooom-you may sell it at a good price" [syn: {underestimate}]
[ant: {overvalue}, {overvalue}]
2: esteem lightly
3: lose in value; "The dollar depreciated again" [syn: {depreciate},
{devaluate}, {devalue}] [ant: {appreciate}]


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