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understrength — [un΄dər streŋkth′, un΄dərstreŋth′] adj. having less than full or adequate strength or power [an understrength battalion, workforce, etc.] … English World dictionary
understrength — | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adjective Etymology: under (II) + strength, n. : deficient in strength understrength solution of disinfectant specifically : having fewer personnel than prescribed by a table of organization * * * /un deuhr strengkth , strength ,… … Useful english dictionary
understrength — /un deuhr strengkth , strength , strenth /, adj. 1. having insufficient organizational strength; lacking in personnel: an understrength army. 2. insufficient in power or efficacy. [1920 25; UNDER + STRENGTH] * * * … Universalium
understrength — /ˈʌndəstrɛŋθ/ (say unduhstrength) adjective 1. (of an alcoholic spirit) having less than the usual alcohol content. 2. having less than the full or adequate level of people required to perform a function, achieve a goal, etc.: an understrength… …
understrength — adjective Date: 1925 deficient in strength; especially lacking sufficient or prescribed personnel … New Collegiate Dictionary
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