Undershoot
verb
To not reach far enough, to fail to achieve a target or goal.
The arrow undershot the target by a few inches.
Often appears as...
- undershoot the target
- undershoot the mark
verb
In economics, to achieve less than a forecast or estimate.
The company's profits undershot expectations by a significant margin.
Often appears as...
- undershoot expectations
- undershoot forecast
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
verb
In aviation, to land short of (a runway) in flying an aircraft.
The pilot undershot the runway during the landing procedure.
Often appears as...
- undershoot the runway
- undershoot the landing
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
verb
To not reach far enough, to fail to achieve a target or goal.
The arrow undershot the target by a few inches.
Often appears as...
- undershoot the target
- undershoot the mark
verb
In economics, to achieve less than a forecast or estimate.
The company's profits undershot expectations by a significant margin.
Often appears as...
- undershoot expectations
- undershoot forecast
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
verb
In aviation, to land short of (a runway) in flying an aircraft.
The pilot undershot the runway during the landing procedure.
Often appears as...
- undershoot the runway
- undershoot the landing
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Not Quite Enough
Use 'undershoot' to emphasize that an effort was made but didn't suffice.
Despite the team's efforts, they undershot the deadline.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Imagery
'Undershoot' often evokes a visual of something falling short of a physical point.
He jumped to catch the ball but undershot by a few inches.
Pro Tip 3/3Implies Effort
Using 'undershoot' suggests an attempt was made, unlike simply not doing something.
We planned to sell 100 tickets but undershot by 20.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Quite Enough
Use 'undershoot' to emphasize that an effort was made but didn't suffice.
Despite the team's efforts, they undershot the deadline.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Imagery
'Undershoot' often evokes a visual of something falling short of a physical point.
He jumped to catch the ball but undershot by a few inches.
Pro Tip 3/3Implies Effort
Using 'undershoot' suggests an attempt was made, unlike simply not doing something.
We planned to sell 100 tickets but undershot by 20.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Quite Enough
Use 'undershoot' to emphasize that an effort was made but didn't suffice.
Despite the team's efforts, they undershot the deadline.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Imagery
'Undershoot' often evokes a visual of something falling short of a physical point.
He jumped to catch the ball but undershot by a few inches.
Pro Tip 3/3Implies Effort
Using 'undershoot' suggests an attempt was made, unlike simply not doing something.
We planned to sell 100 tickets but undershot by 20.
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Quote examples
Aaron Rodgers
American Athlete
Touch is more important than arm strength. You want to really allow the receiver to run underneath the throw. It'll give you a little margin for error if you undershoot it a bit.
Quote examples
Aaron Rodgers
American Athlete
Touch is more important than arm strength. You want to really allow the receiver to run underneath the throw. It'll give you a little margin for error if you undershoot it a bit.
Example 1 of 1
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