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
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Said and another person aware of the talks viewed this as a gross undervaluation.
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Bozorgmehr Sharafedin, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
Even a 3% undervaluation of women’s performance compounds into dramatically unequal career outcomes over time.
—Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Advertisement Chronic undervaluation has held the WNBA and other women’s leagues back for decades.
—Keia Clarke, Time, 25 Mar. 2026
Such illicit activities could include misclassification or undervaluation of goods as well as transshipment.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
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Bozorgmehr Sharafedin, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
Even a 3% undervaluation of women’s performance compounds into dramatically unequal career outcomes over time.
—Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Advertisement Chronic undervaluation has held the WNBA and other women’s leagues back for decades.
—Keia Clarke, Time, 25 Mar. 2026
Such illicit activities could include misclassification or undervaluation of goods as well as transshipment.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for undervaluation
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“Undervaluation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undervaluation. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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