"underperformer" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: underperformers [plural]
Etymology: underperform + -er Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|underperform|er}} underperform + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} underperformer (plural underperformers)
  1. One who or that which underperforms, having performance that is below average or below expectations; often specifically a company or stock Synonyms: underachiever Related terms: underperformance
    Sense id: en-underperformer-en-noun-bKcp9-o3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -er

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