underspend Definition
to spend less money than was planned or budgeted for a particular purpose.
Using underspend: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "underspend" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The department underspent its budget by $50,000.
Example
The company underspent on marketing and failed to reach its target audience.
Example
We need to make sure we don't underspend on research and development.
underspend Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for underspend
- underestimate
- underutilize
- underuse
Antonyms for underspend
Summary: underspend in Brief
'Underspend' [ˌʌndərˈspɛnd] is a verb that means to spend less money than was planned or budgeted for a particular purpose. It is often used in business contexts, such as 'The department underspent its budget by $50,000.' 'Underspend' has synonyms like 'underestimate,' 'underuse,' and 'underutilize,' and antonyms like 'overspend,' 'overuse,' and 'overestimate.'
