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undervalue
verb un·der·val·ue \-ˈval-(ˌ)yü\
: to place too low a value on (something)
: to fail to give enough importance to (something)
Full Definition of UNDERVALUE
transitive verb
1
: to value, rate, or estimate below the real worth <undervalue stock>
2
: to treat as having little value <was undervalued as a poet>
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First Known Use of UNDERVALUE
1599
Related to UNDERVALUE
- Synonyms
- underrate, underestimate
- Antonyms
- overestimate, overrate, overvalue
UNDERVALUE Defined for Kids
undervalue
verb un·der·val·ue \ˌən-dər-ˈval-yü\
un·der·val·uedun·der·valu·ing
Definition of UNDERVALUE for Kids
: to value below the real worth
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