noun

underpayment

underpayment

The audit revealed an underpayment of taxes.

The audit revealed an underpayment of taxes.

An underpayment on your bill can result in fees.

An underpayment on your bill can result in fees.

((an underpayment of sth.)) an occasion when not enough money is paid The audit revealed an underpayment of taxes.

Synonyms: shortfall, deficit; Antonyms: overpayment, prepayment

From 'under' (less than required) and 'payment' (the act of paying). Paying less than is due.

Think of paying 'under' the correct amount.

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