Undercharge

usgb/ˌʌndərˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
verb

To charge someone less than the real price or value for an item or service.

The shopkeeper accidentally undercharged me for the groceries
Visual representation of "undercharge" - To charge someone less than the real price or value for an item or service

Often appears as...

  • accidentally undercharge
  • severely undercharge
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Mistakenly Low

Undercharge often implies an error or oversight rather than a deliberate discount.

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The cashier was new and undercharged me by mistake.
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Perception of Value

Using undercharge can suggest the item or service is worth more, highlighting a loss or bargain.

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The handcrafted chair was undercharged; it was worth much more.
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Discussion Trigger

Can lead to a conversation about the item's value or a correction of the price.

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I had to tell them they undercharged me for the meal, and we discussed its real cost.
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