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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Insufficient collection, as:; Insufficient collection of taxes, necessitating administration of corrective billing. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   Insufficient collection, as:; Insufficient collection of premiums for insurance, necessitating administration of corrective billing or future rate increases. countable, uncountable
3. 3
   Insufficient collection, as:; Insufficient collection of specimens, such as accidental collection of less than 24 hours' worth of urine for a 24-hour urine test. countable, uncountable

Antonyms

All antonyms

overcollection

Etymology

From under- + collection.

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