undercutting Definition
- 1selling goods or services at a lower price than a competitor, often with the aim of driving them out of business
- 2cutting away the part underneath something
Using undercutting: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "undercutting" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The company is accused of undercutting its competitors by selling products at a lower price.
Example
The supermarket is undercutting local shops by offering lower prices.
Example
The river has been undercutting the bank for years, causing it to collapse.
undercutting Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for undercutting
- underselling
- underpricing
- lowballing
Summary: undercutting in Brief
The term 'undercutting' [ˌʌndərˈkʌtɪŋ] refers to selling goods or services at a lower price than a competitor, often with the aim of driving them out of business. It can also mean cutting away the part underneath something. Examples include 'The company is accused of undercutting its competitors by selling products at a lower price.' and 'The river has been undercutting the bank for years, causing it to collapse.'
