underperformance
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/ˌʌndərpərˈfɔːrməns/
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/ˌʌndəpəˈfɔːməns/
(underperform)
below expected performance
Etymology
'underperformance' originates from the prefix 'under-' meaning 'below' and the word 'performance' from Old French 'parformance', meaning 'completion or execution'.
'underperformance' evolved from the combination of 'under-' and 'performance', which was used in Middle English as 'parfourmer'.
Initially, it meant 'completion below expectations', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'performing less well than expected'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of performing less well than expected or required.
The company's underperformance led to a drop in stock prices.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41