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undervalue

[uhn-der-val-yoo] / ˌʌn dərˈvæl yu /
VERB
underestimate
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“We tend to undervalue and I would say underinvest in those unsexy but important capabilities like the oilers, like the auxiliaries, like the tenders. It’s the quiet backbone of American naval power.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

In Supino’s view, that has led investors to undervalue business segments, including NBCUniversal.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 7, 2026

Khan is alleged to have asked a private firm to undervalue the jewellery set, before purchasing it back at a significantly reduced price.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

And let them undervalue the University of Washington Huskies.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 5, 2024

What right," she asked herself, "has this man to undervalue and contemn my purpose?

From The Adventures of a Widow A Novel by Fawcett, Edgar