Underapply

verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    To apply to an insufficient degree. transitive

    "Some authorities recommend using sunscreens of at least SPF 29, with the rationale that most people underapply […]"

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"Some authorities recommend using sunscreens of at least SPF 29, with the rationale that most people underapply […]"

Etymology

From under- + apply.

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