underproduce

American  

[uhn-der-pruh-doos, -dyoos] / ˌʌn dər prəˈdus, -ˈdyus /

verb (used with or without object)

underproduced, underproducing

1. to produce less or in a lesser manner or degree than is normal or required.

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Other Word Forms

• underproducer noun

Etymology

Origin of underproduce

First recorded in 1965–70; under- + produce

Example Sentences

“It’s better to underproduce for this niche group and get the publicity value of all of these fans really paying top dollar,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2022

The main problem is that genetic and epigenetic variables can cause some palms to underproduce.

From Nature • Mar. 14, 2017