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Topic: Finance

unclaimed

IPA: /ʌnˈkleɪmd/

KK: /ʌnˈkleɪmd/

adjective

Definition: Something that has not been claimed or taken ownership of, often referring to items or property that remain unowned.

Example: The airport announced that all unclaimed luggage would be donated to charity after 30 days.

uncollected

IPA: /ˌʌn.kəˈlɛk.tɪd/

KK: /ʌnˈkɒlɛktɪd/

adjective

Definition: Not gathered or picked up; refers to things that have not been collected or organized.

Example: The uncollected trash began to attract pests in the neighborhood.

uncollectible

IPA: /ˌʌn.kəˈlɛk.tə.bəl/

KK: /ʌnˈkɒlɛktəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that cannot be collected or recovered, often referring to debts or payments that are unlikely to be received.

Example: The company had to write off several uncollectible accounts from their financial records.

uncommercial

IPA: /ʌnˈkəmɜːrʃəl/

KK: /ʌnˈkʌmɚʃəl/

adjective

Definition: Not involved in trade or business activities; not intended for profit.

Example: The uncommercial nature of the project made it difficult to secure funding.

uncompensated

IPA: /ˌʌn.kəmˈpɛn.seɪ.tɪd/

KK: /ʌnˈkɑːmpənˌseɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Not receiving payment or reward for work or services; unpaid.

Example: Many volunteers work in uncompensated roles to help their communities.

uncompetitive

IPA: /ˌʌn.kəmˈpɛt.ɪ.tɪv/

KK: /ʌnˈkɒmpətɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Not inclined to compete or engage in competition; lacking competitiveness.

Example: The uncompetitive nature of the team made it difficult for them to win any matches.

uncurrent

IPA: //ʌnˈkɜːrənt//

KK: /ʌnˈkɜr ənt/

adjective

Definition: Not currently in use or circulation, especially referring to currency that is no longer accepted.

Example: The bank no longer accepts uncurrent bills as payment.

underbid

IPA: /ˈʌndərˌbɪd/

KK: /ˈʌndərˌbɪd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To offer a price that is lower than what is reasonable or expected, often in a competitive situation.

Example: The contractor decided to underbid on the project to win the contract.

transitive verb

Definition: To offer a lower price than someone else in a bidding situation.

Example: The contractor decided to underbid his competitors to win the project.

underbidder

IPA: /ˈʌndərˌbɪdə/

KK: /ˈʌndərˌbɪdər/

noun

Definition: A person who places a bid in an auction that is lower than another bid, often being the second-highest bidder.

Example: In the auction, the underbidder was disappointed when the winning bid exceeded his offer.

underbuy

IPA: /ˈʌndərˌbaɪ/

KK: /ʌndərˈbaɪ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To purchase an amount that is less than what is necessary or desired.

Example: If you underbuy supplies, you may run out before the project is finished.

transitive verb

Definition: To purchase something for a price that is lower than what is considered normal or expected.

Example: The company decided to underbuy materials to save costs, but it affected the quality of the final product.

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