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| un·der·run [ ùndər rún ] |
verb (past un·der·ran [ ùndər rán ], past participle un·der·run, present participle un·der·run·ning, 3rd person present singular un·der·runs) |
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1. transitive verb move under: to run, pass, or go under something
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2. transitive and intransitive verb nautical pass something over boat for inspection: to haul something in, e.g. a net or cable, and pass it over the deck of a boat so that it can be inspected or repaired, or be hauled in in this way
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noun (plural un·der·runs) |
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1. lower-than-estimated cost: a cost or expense that is less than anticipated
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2. lower-than-required production run: a production run of a manufactured or printed item that is less than the quantity ordered
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3. shortfall of production run: the amount by which a production run of a manufactured or printed item falls short of the quantity ordered
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