undercalculated
Computed too small
Undercalculated means estimated too low, whether through error or insufficient data.
A contractor who undercalculated materials runs short mid-project.
We undercalculated how long the drive would take.
The word implies the calculation happened but missed the mark on the low side.
Misjudged as inferior
- undervaluedRated below true worth
- underratedValued below true worth
- underassessedInsufficiently evaluated or measured
- minimizedReduced to smallest extent
downplayed · lowballed · understated · conservative estimate · underappreciated · underrepresented · misjudged · undershot
Not noticed or considered
- missedFailed to reach
- omittedLeft out intentionally
- neglectedNot given proper attention
- unaccountedNot included or explained
unforeseen · unnoticed · unconsidered · glossed over · undetected · unobserved · unheeded · unperceived
Judging below actual value
- undercountTally that's too low
- miscountError in enumeration
- shortfallFailure to reach quota
- discrepancyDifference between expected and actual
inaccuracy · mistake · blunder · misreckoning · misestimation · slip · flaw · deviation
State of being unprotected
- liabilityLegal or financial obligation
- shortfallFailure to reach quota
- budget overrunExceeding planned expenditure
- cost overrunExpenses exceeding allocated funds
unexpected expense · deficit · underfunding · underbudgeted · contingency · vulnerability
Allocating funds systematically
- forecastingEstimating future conditions
- projectionSomething that extends outward
- estimationApproximate value judgment
- modelingSimulating or demonstrating form
cost analysis · resource allocation · scheduling · scoping · baseline · assumptions · variables · parameters
underestimated
Misjudged as inferior
- undervaluedRated below true worth
- underratedValued below true worth
- underassessedInsufficiently evaluated or measured
minimized · downplayed · lowballed · understated · conservative estimate · underappreciated · underrepresented · misjudged · undershot
overlooked
Not noticed or considered
unaccounted · unforeseen · unnoticed · unconsidered · glossed over · undetected · unobserved · unheeded · unperceived · disregarded
underestimation
Judging below actual value
- undercountTally that's too low
- miscountError in enumeration
- shortfallFailure to reach quota
discrepancy · inaccuracy · mistake · blunder · misreckoning · misestimation · slip · flaw · deviation · variance
exposure
State of being unprotected
- liabilityLegal or financial obligation
- shortfallFailure to reach quota
- budget overrunExceeding planned expenditure
cost overrun · unexpected expense · deficit · underfunding · underbudgeted · contingency · vulnerability
budgeting
Allocating funds systematically
- forecastingEstimating future conditions
- projectionSomething that extends outward
- estimationApproximate value judgment
modeling · cost analysis · resource allocation · scheduling · scoping · baseline · assumptions · variables · parameters · spreadsheet
undercalculatedovercalculated
Figured a number too high
overestimated · overstated · inflated · exaggerated · overvalued