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undersized

UK
/ˈʌndəsaɪzd/
US
/ˈʌndərsaɪzd/

Translations

undersizedadjective
UK
/ˈʌndəsaɪzd/
US
/ˈʌndərsaɪzd/
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.
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.
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.
undersizeverb

undersized

Past Simple

undersized
Past Simple
undersized
Past Participle
undersizing
Gerund
UK
/ˌʌn.dəˈsaɪz/
US
/ˌʌn.dɚˈsaɪz/
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

undersizedadjective
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.
undersizedpast participle
Manufactured or cut smaller than the standard or required size.
The mechanic discovered that an undersized gasket had been installed.
undersizeverb
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.
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