undervaluation

noun

un·​der·​val·​u·​a·​tion ˌən-dər-ˌval-yə-ˈwā-shən 

1

: the act of undervaluing

2

: a value below the real worth

Examples of undervaluation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That internal investment is telling, Bini believes, as these groups will be laser focused on stopping tariff evasion—schemes that could come in the form of transshipment, misclassification, undervaluation or country-of-origin fraud. —Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026

France pushed to speed up the implementation of import fees, arguing that the flood of goods was overwhelming customs systems, resulting in undervaluation of products and widespread noncompliance with European safety rules. —Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025

These findings paint a picture of systematic undervaluation that extends far beyond isolated incidents. —The Hill, 3 Oct. 2025

Home to some of the world’s most innovative companies, it has nevertheless been burdened by persistent undervaluation and sluggish returns on equity. —David Michels, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1629, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for undervaluation

• acclimatisation
• acclimatization
• acidification
• actualization
• annualization
• autocorrelation
• autoregulation
• beatification
• beneficiation
• biodegradation
• biotransformation
• bureaucratization