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Definition of undercutting - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
strategythe process of weakening or undermining
- The politician's undercutting of his opponent was evident in the debate.
2.
pricingTECH. the act of offering a lower priceTECH.
- The store's undercutting attracted many customers.
3.
sportsTECH. stroke that gives backspin to a ballTECH.
- His undercutting in tennis was impressive.
Adjective
1.
strategyreducing effectiveness or undermining
- The undercutting approach weakened the team's efforts.
2.
pricingTECH. offering goods or services at lower pricesTECH.
- The undercutting store attracted many customers with its low prices.
Origin of undercutting
Old English, under (below) + cuttan (to cut)
Examples of undercutting in a sentence
Undercutting of prices can harm the market. Undercutting by competitors forced the store to lower prices. The company's undercutting strategy boosted its market share. Her undercutting technique won the match. The coach praised his undercutting skills. The undercutting tactics led to a loss of trust.
Her undercutting remarks caused tension in the group. Undercutting competitors led to a price war. The undercutting strategy boosted sales.
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- French:sape, affaiblissant, ...
- German:Schwächung, unterminierend, ...
- Italian:indebolimento, indebolente, ...
- Spanish:socavamiento, desestabilizador, ...
- Portuguese:enfraquecimento, minador, ...
- Chinese:破坏, 削弱的, ...
- Japanese:弱体化, 弱体化する, ...
- Arabic:تَقْوِيض, مُقَوِّض, ...
- Hebrew:עִרְעוּר, מַחְלִישׁ, ...
- Russian:подрыв, подрывной, ...
- Ukrainian:підрив, підривний, ...
- Hindi:दुर्बलन, कमज़ोर करने वाला, ...
Definition of undercut - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
strategytr. weaken or undermine someone's effortstr.
- Her comments undercut his authority in the meeting.
2.
commercetr./intr. sell at a lower price than competitorstr./intr.
- They undercut their rivals by offering discounts.
3.
cuttingtr. TECH. cut material from underneath to create an overhangtr. TECH.
- The sculptor undercut the stone to form a ledge.
4.
sportstr. TECH. strike a ball to give it backspintr. TECH.
- He undercut the tennis ball for a tricky serve.
Noun
1.
hairhairstyle where the sides and back are cut very short or shaved
- He chose an undercut to complement his modern style..
2.
sportsTECH. stroke that puts reverse spin on the ballTECH.
- She used an undercut to return the serve.
3.
racingTECH. pit stop strategy to gain advantageTECH.
- The team used an undercut to overtake the leader.
4.
cuttingRare cut made in the lower part of somethingRare
- The carpenter made an undercut to fit the joint.
5.
meatTECH. UK underside of a sirloin of beefTECH. UK
- The chef prepared the undercut for the special dish.
6.
tree fellingTECH. notch cut in a tree to direct its fallTECH.
- The lumberjack made an undercut before felling the tree.
Images of undercut
hairstyle where the sides and back are cut very short or shaved 
underside of a sirloin of beef 
notch cut in a tree to direct its fall
Expressions with undercut
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reduce how much someone can afford to buy
The new tax will undercut students' spending power.
Origin of undercut
English, under (below) + cut (slice)
Examples of undercut in a sentence
His actions could undercut the team's morale. The new store aims to undercut local prices. Online retailers often undercut traditional shops. He undercut the wood to fit the joint. The craftsman undercut the metal to create a groove. She undercut the golf ball to control its roll.
The player undercut the cue ball for a precise shot. She styled his hair into an undercut for the summer. The barber recommended an undercut for a fresh look. The player's undercut was difficult to counter. His undercut gave the ball a surprising spin. An undercut helped him win the race. They planned an undercut to gain positions. The sculptor's undercut added depth to the statue. An undercut was necessary for the mold to release properly. The butcher recommended the undercut for grilling. She bought the undercut for the family barbecue. He carefully measured the undercut to ensure the tree fell correctly. The undercut was crucial for the tree's safe removal.
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- French:saper, coupe undercut, ...
- German:untergraben, Undercut, ...
- Italian:minare, taglio rasato ai lati, ...
- Spanish:socavar, undercut, ...
- Portuguese:minar, corte undercut, ...
- Chinese:削弱, 底部剃短, ...
- Japanese:損なう, アンダーカットヘアスタイル, ...
- Arabic:قَوَّضَ, تَسْرِيحَة أندرْكَت, ...
- Hebrew:לְעַרְעֵר, אַנְדֶּרְקַאט, ...
- Russian:подрывать, андеркат, ...
- Ukrainian:підривати, андеркат, ...
- Hindi:कमजोर करना, अंडरकट हेयरस्टाइल, ...
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