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undervaluation

undervaluation

1 6.5
A price or value lower than something is really worth
  • noun
  • /ˌʌndərˌvæljuˈeɪʃən/
translation icon : subvaloración
  • The economist highlighted the serious consequences of undervaluation in the housing market.

Examples

  • However, undervaluation appears to have helped East Asian economies in maintaining their competitiveness and exports.

    Blog text (9)
  • Even if this requirement does not eliminate undervaluation of high-value claims, it would be a shift in the right direction and an easily implementable first step towards accurate allocation of such claims.

    Academic text (2017)
  • Evidence of undervaluation is, however, a difficult task to prove.

    Blog text (9)
  • There has been an undervaluation of the visual dimension of protest beyond its representative.

    Academic text (2017)
  • How does this undervaluation relate specifically to athletes and their preferences in a coach?

    Academic text (1994)
  • Additionally, there are other factors that may explain the undervaluation of high-value claims in mass tort settlements.

    Academic text (2017)
  • While both low-value and high-value claims may experience type one undervaluation in such a case, it is far more likely that high-value claims will be reduced below adequate valuation.

    Academic text (2017)
  • Overall, increased individualization, as well as incentives to compensate the highest value claimants adequately, could eliminate undervaluation of high-value claims and ensure a more accurate distribution scheme.

    Academic text (2017)
  • The undervaluation of the company's assets caused many investors to lose interest.

  • She warned that the undervaluation of artistic talent can lead to missed opportunities for growth.

Synonyms

underestimation
vsundervaluation
3 4.2

An estimate that is lower than the real value

refers to giving a value or price lower than the real worth
underestimate
vsundervaluation
2 3.5

An estimate that is lower than the real amount

describes setting a lower price or value than the item merits
underevaluation
vsundervaluation
8.2

An estimate that says something is worth less than it really is

is specifically about assigning too low a price or monetary worth
underrating
vsundervaluation
6.1

An estimate that is lower than the real value

is focused on assigning a lower monetary or market value
underreckoning
vsundervaluation
9.9

An estimate that is lower than the real value

applies specifically to putting a lower monetary or market value

Antonyms

An act of thinking or saying something is worth more than it really is

How Valued

valuation
  • Specialized
62 5.1
undervaluation
1 6.5

Surface Forms

Morphology

undervaluation = undervalue (transparent) = under + value + ation

The noun is formed by adding the nominalizing suffix '-ation' to the verb 'undervalue' (under- + value), a straightforward derivation.

Etymology

Undervaluation breaks into under- ('below') and value ('worth'), with -ation meaning 'the act of'. So, like when you underestimate something, an undervaluation is giving it a lower price or worth than it really has.