Underearn

verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To earn less than. transitive

    "“They have a dominant retail position in a high-service business, yet significantly underearn other high-service-oriented retail segments,” Mr. Balter wrote in a research note after Guitar Center made its announcement."

  2. 2
    To earn less than might be expected. intransitive

    "Those who underearn should avoid overspending."

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"“They have a dominant retail position in a high-service business, yet significantly underearn other high-service-oriented retail segments,” Mr. Balter wrote in a research note after Guitar Center made its announcement."

Etymology

From under- + earn.

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