undercapitalize

transitive verb

un·​der·​capitalize

¦əndə(r)+

1

: to supply with insufficient capital for efficient operation

2

: to issue a relatively small amount of securities in relation to the earnings and assets of (a business)

Word History

Etymology

under entry 1 + capitalize

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