undermatching

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noun

The practice of accepting a match that is less than optimal, especially when accepting a slot at a college or university when a superior one is available.

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Meanings

nounundermatching (uncountable)
  1. USuncountableeconomicsThe practice of accepting a match that is less than optimal, especially when accepting a slot at a college or university when a superior one is available.
verb
  1. participlepresentpresent participle of undermatch
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APA

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MLA

“undermatching.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/undermatching. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “undermatching,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/undermatching.

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