undercapitalization

un·der·cap·i·tal·ize

[uhn-der-kap-i-tl-ahyz]
verb (used with object), un·der·cap·i·tal·ized, un·der·cap·i·tal·iz·ing.
to provide an insufficient amount of capital for (a business enterprise).
Also, especially British, un·der·cap·i·tal·ise.


Origin:
under- + capitalize

un·der·cap·i·tal·i·za·tion, noun
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undercapitalize or undercapitalise (ˌʌndəˈkæpɪtəˌlaɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
to provide or issue capital for (a commercial enterprise) in an amount insufficient for efficient operation
 
undercapitalise or undercapitalise
 
vb

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