What does "undermatching" mean?

The practice of accepting a match that is less than optimal, especially when accepting a slot at a college or university when a superior one is available.

What is a synonym for "undermatching"?

Common synonyms include: come short.

Undermatching

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun

1
The practice of accepting a match that is less than optimal, especially when accepting a slot at a college or university when a superior one is available. US, uncountable

Verb

1
present participle of undermatch form-of, participle, present

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come short

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