undervaluation
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/ˌʌndərˌvæljuˈeɪʃən/
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/ˌʌndəˌvæljuˈeɪʃən/
(undervalue)
assign too low a value
Etymology
Etymology Information
'undervaluation' originates from the prefix 'under-' meaning 'below' and the word 'value,' which comes from Latin 'valere,' meaning 'to be strong or worth.'
Historical Evolution
'Undervaluation' evolved from the combination of 'under-' and 'value,' which was influenced by the Latin 'valere.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'assigning a lower worth,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of assigning a value to something that is lower than its actual worth.
The undervaluation of the property led to a lower tax assessment.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45