What does underquote mean?
Underquote means (ambitransitive) To give a quotation that is too low, or is lower than that offered by others.
Underquote
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
(ambitransitive) To give a quotation that is too low, or is lower than that offered by others.
Example Sentences
Many a salesman is told that the opposition has underquoted him. To the live-wire salesman this is no signal of defeat. If he conducts a showdown then and there, as likely as not he will find that he has not really been underquoted if value is considered.
If you underquote and call them back with a higher price, chances are they'll say to go ahead, but next time they have a repair, they may go to somebody else.
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Word Forms
- underquotes
- underquoting
- underquoted
Usage Notes
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Many a salesman is told that the opposition has underquoted him. To the live-wire salesman this is no signal of defeat. If he conducts a showdown then and there, as likely as not he will find that he has not really been underquoted if value is considered.
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