German to English Dictionary (Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch)

Underlying Structure

The basic or fundamental framework that supports or underpins a system, concept, or theory.

Underlying-current

An implicit, often unseen feeling, influence, or trend that exists beneath the surface of a situation.

Undermine

To erode the base or foundation of (a rock, structure, etc.); to damage or weaken (someone or something) gradually or insidiously.

Underneath

Situated directly below or beneath something else, often so as to be covered or hidden by it.

Underpay

To pay someone too little for the work they have done.

Underperform

To perform less well than expected or required.

Underrated

Not rated or valued highly enough; having its importance, merit, or quality underestimated.

Underreach

To fail to reach or attain a desired level or standard.

Undersample

To take a smaller sample size from a larger dataset than is statistically advisable.

Undersign

To sign one's name at the bottom of a document.

Underspent

To spend less than the allocated budget or amount.

Understate

To represent something as being smaller, less important, or less serious than it actually is.