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Underkill

//ˈʌndəˌkɪl// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Insufficient disposal because of inadequate inspection criteria. uncountable
  2. 2
    The situation where a weapon does too little destruction, or less than it potentially could. uncountable
Verb
  1. 1
    To dispose of too few items because of inadequate inspection criteria.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From under- + kill.

Etymology 2

From under- + kill.

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