undercharge

American  

[uhn-der-chahrj, uhn-der-chahrj] / ˌʌn dərˈtʃɑrdʒ, ˈʌn dərˌtʃɑrdʒ /

verb (used with object)

undercharged, undercharging

1. to charge (a purchaser) less than the proper or fair price.

2. to charge (a stated amount) less than the proper price.

   They undercharged several dollars for storing the goods.

3. to put an insufficient charge or load into.

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verb (used without object)

undercharged, undercharging

1. to charge too little.

noun

1. a charge or price less than is proper or customary.

2. an insufficient charge or load.

undercharge British  

/ ˌʌndəˈtʃɑːdʒ /

verb

1. to charge too little (for)

2. (tr) to load (a gun, cannon, etc,) with an inadequate charge

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noun

1. an insufficient charge

Etymology

Origin of undercharge

First recorded in 1625–35; under- + charge

Example Sentences

“If they undercharge it, he may plea open immediately and avoid a more serious charge,” Gorin said.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2022

When the network was operational, Smith encouraged the providers to learn more about fair pricing and not undercharge for their services.

From Slate • Nov. 30, 2017

Now, the Dodd-Frank Act is quickly becoming such a gold mine that even Wall Street bankers, never ones to undercharge, are complaining that the costs are running amok.

From New York Times • Sep. 8, 2011

I suspect Ben & Jerry know that and yet they undercharge.

From Inc • Oct. 12, 2010

And also when I have come to those inns, mentioned—vaguely rather—by Miss Martineau, where they undercharge literary people for the love the landlords bear them.

From The Life of Charles Dickens, Vol. I-III, Complete by Forster, John

Related Words

• cheapen