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underquote

American

[uhn-der-kwoht] / ˌʌn dərˈkwoʊt /

verb (used with object)

underquoted, underquoting

to offer (stocks, merchandise, etc.) at a price lower than the market price or some other quoted price; offer at a price reduced by (a specified amount).
to quote a price lower than that of (a specified competitor).

underquote British

/ ˌʌndəˈkwəʊt /

verb

to offer for sale (securities, goods, or services) at a price lower than the market price
(tr) to quote a price lower than that quoted by (another)

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Etymology

Origin of underquote

First recorded in 1890–95; under- + quote

Example Sentences

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In Buenos Aires, annoyed and puzzled businessmen chiefly feared a rise in prices, since German firms usually underquote U.S. by 50%.

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