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Definition of underfunding

underfunding

/ˌʌn.dɚˈfʌn.dɪŋ/
un · der · fund · ing
Adjective:underfunded
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underfunding Lexical Profile

underfunding Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The state or act of providing insufficient financial resources to support an organization, project, or service.

Example

"Years of chronic underfunding have left the public library system unable to purchase new books or upgrade its computers."

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• Rhymes for underfunding

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