But in each of the last two years, the state significantly underestimated how much those revenues would drop.

These incidents are significantly underestimated because of reporting exceptions allowed by the department.

But officials say that these figures significantly underestimate the oil trade because they cover only direct imports of Iranian crude.

Scientists significantly underestimated the size of the bomb, thinking it would yield 5 megatons.

Those figures probably significantly underestimate the Patakis' potential worth.

Insurance companies were eager to offer inexpensive policies as a way to build their business in this new market, and they significantly underestimated their costs.

Recent Economic Changes gives support to those who argue that economic growth in the late 19th century is significantly underestimated.

In a twist, the White House budget for last year significantly underestimated tax revenue for 2004.

On those rare occasions when economists did successfully predict recessions, they significantly underestimated their severity.

"Dynamic scoring could lead Congress down a fiscally irresponsible path where the true cost of tax cuts and spending legislation are significantly underestimated," he said.