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underquote

verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • rhymes with -əʊt

1

verb

Meaning 1

To give a quotation that is too low, or is lower than that offered by others

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: ambitransitive

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

quote a price lower than that quoted by (another seller)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: quote

3

verb

Meaning 3

offer for sale at a price lower than the market price

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: price

History

Etymology

From under- + quote.