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undervalue

[uhn-der-val-yoo] / ˌʌn dərˈvæl ju /
VERB
underestimate
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He says that the “sorting mechanisms” of dating apps undervalue what matters in a potential partner: work ethic, the ability to weather hard times and the character of one’s family.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 1, 2026

Others have credible turnaround plans or durable brand strength that investors may undervalue.

From Barron's Jun. 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

"Jessie, don't think I undervalue that," said Archie, speaking quite frankly and sincerely.

From Across the Stream by Edward Frederic Benson

PayPal’s board is evaluating the bid but thinks it undervalues the company while new leadership attempts a turnaround, Reuters reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

“We continue to believe the market materially undervalues the power and durability of MGM’s assets,” Barry Diller said in a statement.

From Barron's Jun. 1, 2026

UMG’s board of directors assessed Pershing Square’s unsolicited offer and found that it “fundamentally and materially undervalues UMG and will not deliver superior value creation.”

From The Wall Street Journal May 29, 2026

Universal said the offer "fundamentally and materially undervalues" the business, which also runs Abbey Road Studios and owns labels such as EMI and Island Records.

From BBC May 29, 2026

The opinions given by Sir G. Lewis about the effects of modern astronomy, which he does not understand and singularly undervalues, will now be seen to be of no authority.

From A Budget of Paradoxes, Volume II by David Eugene Smith

“Given the last 100 days’ performance, we continue to believe that Fermi is grossly undervalued and reiterate our call for a strategic, full-value dual process and governance review.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

Rayo's ability to compete against wealthier clubs has repeatedly relied on identifying undervalued players and maximising their strengths, and Chavarria became another example of that model - joining for less than £2m.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

“We have previously argued that bids for Dowlais and recently Rotork have undervalued quality industrial assets that have been harshly derated in the U.K. market,” the analyst say.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

Don’t conclude from the Russell 2000/S&P 500 comparison that the large-cap sector is undervalued.

From MarketWatch Jul. 30, 2026

‘It is a mithril-coat. Mithril! I have never seen or heard tell of one so fair. Is this the coat that Gandalf spoke of? Then he undervalued it. But it was well given!’

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien

“We think the market is significantly undervaluing earnings power and sustainability of this cycle,” Newman said.

From MarketWatch Apr. 9, 2026

“We think the market is significantly undervaluing earnings power and sustainability of this cycle,” Newman wrote.

From Barron's Apr. 9, 2026

Disney thinks YouTube TV is undervaluing its library, while YouTube TV claims Disney is demanding surcharges that would “raise prices on our customers.”

From Slate Nov. 10, 2025

For American Hindus, Vance’s comment symbolized concerns about the erasure or undervaluing of non-Christian traditions.

From Salon Nov. 2, 2025

Undervaluā′tion, an undervaluing: rate below the worth; Underval′uer.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various




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