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underperformers

underperformers is the plural of underperformer.

Meaning of underperformer

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
    • "Any underperformer in this business is vulnerable as a takeover," Raiff said.1986 June 24, Donna Stef Hansard, “Lord & Taylor Parent Firm Undecided About May Offer”, in Dallas News, archived from the original on 07 Mar 2016
    Synonyms:
    underachiever

Questions about underperformers

What is underperformers the plural of?
Underperformers is the plural of underperformer.

Words near underperformers in the dictionary

  1. underperform
  2. underperformance
  3. underperformances
  4. underperformed
  5. underperformer
  6. underperformers
  7. underperforming
  8. underperforms
  9. underperfused
  10. underperfusion
  11. underperson

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