IPA: /ˌʌndərˈreɪt/
KK: /ʌndərˈreɪt/
Definition: To judge something as less important or valuable than it really is.
Example: Many people tend to underrate the impact of small actions on the environment.
IPA: /ˌʌndərˈrɛkt/
KK: /ʌndərˈrɛkt/
Definition: To respond to a situation or event with less emotion or intensity than is expected or appropriate.
Example: She tended to underreact to stressful situations, which sometimes worried her friends.
IPA: /ˌʌndərɪˈpɔːrt/
KK: /ʌndərɪˈpɔrt/
Definition: To give a report that shows a smaller amount than what is true or real.
Example: The company was accused of trying to underreport its earnings to avoid paying higher taxes.
IPA: /ˌʌndərɪˈpɔːrtɪd/
KK: /ʌndərɪˈpɔrtɪd/
Definition: Describing something that has been reported to be less significant or less frequent than it actually is.
Example: The issue of climate change is often underreported in the media.
Definition: To report something as being less than it actually is, often used in the context of statistics or news.
Example: The study showed that many cases of the disease were underreported in the media.
IPA: /ˌʌndəˈrʌn/
KK: /ʌndərˌrʌn/
Definition: A quantity or amount that is less than what was expected or estimated.
Example: The project faced an underrun in budget, leading to unexpected financial issues.
Definition: To run or pass beneath something, often used in a nautical context to refer to hauling a line or cable onto a boat for inspection or repair.
Example: The crew had to underrun the cable to check for any damage before setting sail.
IPA: /ˌʌndərˈsætʃəˌreɪtɪd/
KK: /ʌndərˈsætʃəˌreɪtɪd/
Definition: Not having enough of a substance mixed in, especially in a solution or mixture.
Example: The solution was undersaturated, meaning it did not contain enough salt to dissolve completely.
IPA: /ˈʌndərˌskɔːr/
KK: /ʌndərˌskoʊr/
Definition: A line drawn beneath a word or phrase to emphasize it or indicate that it should be italicized.
Example: In the sentence, the teacher asked us to underscore the important terms.
Definition: To highlight or make something more noticeable, often to show its importance.
Example: The teacher underscored the importance of studying for the exam.
IPA: /ˌʌndərˈsɛkrəˌtɛri/
KK: /ˈʌndərˌsɛkrəˌtɛri/
Definition: A person who works as a junior secretary, usually in a government or organization, and reports to a higher-ranking official.
Example: The undersecretary attended the meeting to discuss new policies.
IPA: /ˌʌndərˈsɜrvd/
KK: /ʌndərˈsɜrvd/
Definition: Describing groups of people or areas that do not receive enough services or support, often due to economic or social disadvantages.
Example: Many underserved communities lack access to basic healthcare and education.
Definition: To provide insufficient service or support to a group or area.
Example: Many communities feel underserved by the healthcare system.
IPA: /ˈʌndərˌsaɪnd/
KK: /ˈʌndərˌsaɪnd/
Definition: Referring to the person or people who have signed a document, usually found at the end of that document.
Example: The undersigned agree to the terms outlined in the contract.
Definition: A person whose name is written at the bottom of a document, indicating that they agree to its contents.
Example: The undersigned agrees to the terms and conditions outlined in the contract.
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