Exam: BEC Higher

Definition: A situation where not enough money is invested in something, leading to poor results or lack of growth.

Example: The company's underinvestment in new technology has caused it to fall behind its competitors.

Definition: To lease a property to someone else for a lower price than it is worth, or to rent out a property that you are already renting.

Example: After moving to a new city, she decided to underlet her apartment to a friend.

Definition: A payment that is less than what is required or expected.

Example: The company faced legal issues due to the underpayment of its employees.

Definition: To perform at a level that is lower than expected or required.

Example: The team has underperformed this season, finishing at the bottom of the league.

Definition: To do worse than expected or compared to something else, especially in terms of performance or results.

Example: The company's sales underperformed compared to last year's figures.

Definition: This describes something or someone that is not achieving the expected level of performance or results.

Example: The underperforming team needs to improve their strategies to win more games.

Definition: To perform below the expected or required level of achievement or success.

Example: The team has been underperforming this season, resulting in fewer wins than last year.

Definition: To set a price that is lower than what is considered fair or typical for a product or service.

Example: The company decided to underprice their new product to attract more customers.

Definition: The act of producing less than what is needed or expected, resulting in a shortage.

Example: The factory faced underproduction due to a lack of raw materials.

Definition: A situation where there is not enough of something that is needed or expected.

Example: The undersupply of water in the region has caused serious problems for farmers.

Definition: To provide less of something than is needed or expected.

Example: The company undersupplied the stores with new products, leading to empty shelves.

Definition: Not used to its full potential or capacity.

Example: The resources in the project are underutilized, leading to wasted opportunities.

Definition: To use something less than its full potential or capacity.

Example: The resources were underutilized, leading to wasted opportunities.

Definition: To provide financial support or guarantee for a project, often in the context of insurance or investments.

Example: The company decided to underwrite the new insurance policy for small businesses.

Definition: To take on financial responsibility for something, such as guaranteeing a loan or insurance policy, or agreeing to buy unsold stocks at a set price.

Example: The bank decided to underwrite the new housing project to ensure its success.