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undersized

UK
/ˈʌndəsaɪzd/
US
/ˈʌndərsaɪzd/
undersizedadjective
UK
/ˈʌndəsaɪzd/
US
/ˈʌndərsaɪzd/
Translations
trop petit
The undersized puppy struggled to keep up with its siblings.
Le chiot trop petit avait du mal à suivre ses frères et sœurs.
Additional translations
rabougriSe dit surtout d’un être vivant dont la croissance est insuffisante.
Definitions
Smaller than the usual or expected size.
The undersized puppy struggled to keep up with its siblings.
Below the normal level of growth or development; stunted.
After years of poor nutrition, the children were noticeably undersized for their age.
Synonyms
small
tiny
slight
little
compact
diminutive
petite
miniature
Antonyms
oversized
undersizedpast participle
UK
/ˌʌn.dəˈsaɪzd/
US
/ˌʌn.dɚˈsaɪzd/
Used of items that have been made smaller than standard size; participial adjective.
Translations
sous-dimensionnéS’emploie pour un objet ou une pièce fabriqué(e) ou taillé(e) trop petit(e) par rapport à la norme.
The mechanic discovered that an undersized gasket had been installed.
Le mécanicien a découvert qu’un joint sous-dimensionné avait été installé.
Definitions
Manufactured or cut smaller than the standard or required size.
The mechanic discovered that an undersized gasket had been installed.
undersizeadjective
Definitions
Smaller than the usual or expected size.
The undersize puppy struggled to keep up with its siblings during playtime.
Below the legal size limit for capture, sale, or harvesting.
Fishermen must release undersize lobsters back into the sea.
undersizeverb

undersized

Past Simple

undersized
Past Simple
undersized
Past Participle
undersizing
Gerund
UK
/ˌʌn.dəˈsaɪz/
US
/ˌʌn.dɚˈsaɪz/
Translations
The manufacturer decided to undersize the components to save on material costs.
Le fabricant a décidé de sous-dimensionner les composants pour réduire les coûts de matière.
Definitions
To make something smaller than the usual or required size.
The manufacturer decided to undersize the components to save on material costs.
In engineering, to machine or grind a component to a diameter slightly smaller than its nominal specification.
They had to undersize the crankshaft journals before fitting the new bearings.
undersizenoun
Definitions
A measurement, part or quantity that is smaller than the standard, nominal, or legally permitted size.
The machine shop allowed an undersize of 0.02 mm on the shaft diameter.
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