undershoot

IPA: ˈʌndɝʃut

noun

  • The situation where a neuron's membrane potential falls below the normal resting potential.
  • An instance of undershooting.

verb

  • To shoot not far enough or not well enough.
  • To not go far enough when trying to reach a goal.
  • (by extension) To underestimate.
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Examples of "undershoot" in Sentences

  • The archer aimed carefully but still managed to undershoot the target
  • The quarterback threw the ball too lightly causing it to undershoot the receiver
  • The pilot miscalculated the landing and undershot the runway, resulting in a bumpy landing
  • The engineer adjusted the pressure valve to prevent the machine from undershooting its intended output
  • The filmmaker intentionally undershot the scene to create a more intimate and intense effect

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