Meaning & use
underperformance
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The state of performing worse than expected, required, or compared to a benchmark.
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The board demanded answers after another quarter of underperformance in the retail division.
Chronic underperformance on standardized tests prompted a review of the curriculum.
A note on using this word
Common in business, sports, and education to describe results falling short of a set target or expectation.
Words with a similar meaning
shortfallpoor performance
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Words with an opposite meaning
overperformance
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