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Definition of underinvestment

underinvestment

/ˌʌndərɪnˈvɛstmənt/
un · der · in · vest · ment
Plural:underinvestments
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underinvestment Lexical Profile

underinvestment Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The allocation of an insufficient amount of money, time, or resources toward an asset, business, or public sector, resulting in diminished growth or deteriorating quality.

Example

"Decades of chronic underinvestment in the public transit network led to frequent delays and outdated equipment."

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• Rhymes for underinvestment

• Nearby Words

underinformed
underinsured
underinvest
underinvestment
underlay
underlayer
underlie

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