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Definition of "underperform" []
- To perform not as well as (something else): three stocks that underperformed the market as a whole. (verb-transitive)
- To perform (a musical or theatrical work, for example) too seldom: In recent years, her plays have been underperformed. (verb-transitive)
- To exhibit a level of performance that is below the standard: Defense industry companies have underperformed during the last two quarters. (verb-intransitive)
American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
Use "underperform" in a sentence
- "Much of the upside from the subsidy appears to be priced into today's jump; expect short-term underperform, especially if subsidy details clarify enthusiasm wasn't fully justified."
- "His recommendation is an understated "underperform" - Wall Street code for sell."
- "Italian auto group Fiat SpA fell 2.8% after it was downgraded to "underperform" from "neutral" by Bank of America Merrill Lynch."
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