undercharge
|un/der/charge|
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🇺🇸
/ˌʌndərˈtʃɑrdʒ/
🇬🇧
/ˌʌndəˈtʃɑːdʒ/
charge less
Etymology
Etymology Information
'undercharge' originates from Middle English, combining 'under-' meaning 'below' and 'charge' meaning 'to demand payment'.
Historical Evolution
'undercharge' evolved from the Middle English word 'underchargen', which combined 'under-' and 'chargen'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to demand less payment', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an amount charged that is less than the correct or fair price.
The undercharge was discovered during the audit.
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Verb 1
to charge less than the correct or fair price.
The store accidentally undercharged me for the groceries.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35