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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