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undercharge

/ˌʌndərˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
un · der · charge
Plural:undercharges
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Past Simple:undercharged
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Past Participle:undercharged
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Present Participle:undercharging
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undercharge Lexical Profile

undercharge Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To charge a price or fee that is too low or less than the correct amount.

Example

"The cashier accidentally undercharged us for the groceries by forgetting to scan the coffee."

2

To supply with an insufficient electrical charge or load of material.

Example

"If you consistently undercharge the battery, its overall capacity and lifespan may decrease."

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• noun

1

A price or fee demanded that is less than the actual, customary, or legal amount.

Example

"The audit revealed a significant undercharge on several commercial utility accounts."

2

An insufficient load of explosive material or electrical energy.

Example

"An undercharge in the battery bank caused the backup generator to kick in earlier than expected."

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• Rhymes for undercharge

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Undercharge. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/undercharge
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