undervaluations
|un-der-val-u-a-tions|
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/ˌʌndərˌvæljəˈeɪʃənz/
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/ˌʌndəˌvæljʊˈeɪʃənz/
(undervaluation)
valuing lower than true worth
Etymology
'undervaluation' originates from English elements: the Old English prefix 'under' meaning 'lower' and the Medieval/Modern English noun 'valuation', which comes ultimately from Old French 'value' (from Latin 'valere') where 'valere' meant 'to be worth'.
'undervaluation' evolved by combining 'under' + 'valuation' in post-medieval English; 'valuation' itself developed from Old French 'value' (from Latin 'valere') and the modern compound became established as 'undervaluation' in English usage.
Initially it referred simply to the action or result of valuing something lower; over time it retained this sense but broadened to refer both to accounting/market instances and more general judgments of worth.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or result of valuing something at less than its true or fair value.
Frequent undervaluations of property have distorted the town's housing market statistics.
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Noun 2
specific instances in accounting, finance, or markets where assets, companies, or goods are priced below their intrinsic or market value.
The analysts pointed out several undervaluations in the sector that could present buying opportunities.
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Last updated: 2025/12/25 03:46