underreserve
|un/der/re/serve|
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/ˌʌndərɪˈzɜrv/
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/ˌʌndərɪˈzɜːv/
insufficient allocation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'underreserve' originates from the prefix 'under-' meaning 'below' or 'insufficient' and the verb 'reserve' meaning 'to set aside or allocate'.
Historical Evolution
'underreserve' evolved from the combination of 'under-' and 'reserve' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to set aside insufficiently', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to allocate fewer resources or reserves than necessary.
The company underreserved funds for the project, leading to financial difficulties.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45