Definition

To set a price that is wrong or not appropriate for something.

Example

The store mispriced the shoes, making them much cheaper than they should have been.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear about the store that mispriced their shoes?

Yeah, I saw that! They were practically giving them away.

I can't believe they would misprice something so valuable.

I guess it happens sometimes, but it’s a lucky break for shoppers!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Misprice → It is formed from "mis-" (meaning wrongly or badly) and "price" (from Old French *priz*, meaning value or cost). The word "misprice" means to assign a wrong or incorrect value to something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mis-' meaning wrongly, and 'price' referring to value — so misprice means giving something the wrong value.

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