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underinsure

[ uhn-der-in-shoo r, -shur ]
/ ˌʌn dər ɪnˈʃʊər, -ˈʃɜr /

verb (used with object), un·der·in·sured, un·der·in·sur·ing.

to insure for an amount less than the true or replacement value: It's risky to underinsure your home.

Nearby words

  1. underhand chop,
  2. underhanded,
  3. underhoused,
  4. underhung,
  5. underinsurance,
  6. underinsured,
  7. underived,
  8. underkill,
  9. underlaid,
  10. underlap

Origin of underinsure

under- + insure
Related formsun·der·in·sured, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for underinsured

underinsured

/ (ˌʌndərɪnˈʃʊəd) /

adjective

not having enough insurance to cover the cost of a loss
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