underperform
|un-der-per-form|
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/ˌʌndərpərˈfɔrm/
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/ˌʌndəpəˈfɔːm/
below expected performance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'underperform' originates from the prefix 'under-' meaning 'below' and the verb 'perform' meaning 'to carry out an action or task'.
Historical Evolution
'underperform' was formed by combining 'under-' with 'perform' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to perform below expectations', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to perform less well than expected or required.
The company has underperformed in the last quarter.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39