undercut

Meanings

• Verb

  To sell a commodity or security at a price lower than the current market price in order to make a profit when the market price recovers.

  - "Investors often undercut each other to sell stocks at the lowest possible price."
  - "The real estate market was volatile, and some buyers undercut their competition to secure the best deals."

• Verb

  To cut or undermine the foundation or support of something, often to gain an advantage.

  - "The competitor undercut our pricing, forcing us to lower our prices to remain competitive."
  - "The construction company undercut the foundation of the neighboring building, causing it to collapse."

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with undercut
rut , but , hut , gut , put

---

Variants

List of all variants of undercut that leads to same result
undercut , undercuts , undercutting

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'to cut under,' from the Old English undercotan.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Undercutting is a common strategy used in commodity markets such as oil, gold, and silver.

2. The term 'undercut' was first used in the context of the stock market in the late 19th century.

3. Undercutting can also refer to a technique used in sports, such as undercutting a pass in soccer or undercutting a jump in gymnastics.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Price War: A price war occurs when businesses lower their prices to gain market share, often leading to a race to the bottom.

2. Market Manipulation: Undercutting is a form of market manipulation, where a trader or group of traders intentionally influence the market price for their benefit.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, undercut can refer to a technique where a character's words or actions contradict or undermine their earlier statements or intentions.

How to Memorize "undercut"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a race between investors, each trying to sell a commodity at a lower price than the others.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'undercut' with the idea of gaining an advantage by cutting costs or prices.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember: Undercutting is 'under' the market price.

---

Memorize "undercut" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize undercut is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.