undervaluation

noun

un·​der·​val·​u·​a·​tion ˌən-dər-ˌval-yə-ˈwā-shən How to pronounce undervaluation (audio)
1
: the act of undervaluing
2
: a value below the real worth

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There are a few factors that may help explain the company’s current undervaluation. Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 31 May 2025 Without a proper appraisal accounting for all assets, globally, and to all extent held creates a fundamental issue with potential undervaluation of the assets. Priya Prakash Royal Esq. Ll.m. Mba Aep Tep, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 These challenges can lead to long sales cycles and procurement barriers, regulatory risks and in some cases even the undervaluation of water as a resource. Jamil Wyne, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025 The primary driver of HPE’s undervaluation appears to be poor execution and a loss of credibility with the market. Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for undervaluation

Word History

First Known Use

1629, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of undervaluation was in 1629

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“Undervaluation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undervaluation. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.

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