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Definition of undercount

undercount

/ˌʌndərˈkaʊnt/
un · der · count
Plural:undercounts
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Adjective:undercounted
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Past Simple:undercounted
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Past Participle:undercounted
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Present Participle:undercounting
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undercount Lexical Profile

undercount Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A count or tally that is less than the actual number or total, especially in a census, election, or inventory.

Example

"Officials expressed concern that a census undercount in rural areas could lead to reduced federal funding for local schools."

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• verb

1

To count incorrectly by arriving at a total that is less than the actual number.

Example

"Researchers warned that the initial survey might undercount seasonal workers who move frequently between regions."

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• Rhymes for undercount

• Nearby Words

undercoat
undercoating
undercook
undercount
undercover
undercurrent
undercut

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