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Definition of undersize

undersize

/ˈʌn.dɚˌsaɪz/
un · der · size
Plural:undersizes
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Past Simple:undersized
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Past Participle:undersized
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Present Participle:undersizing
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undersize Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Smaller than the normal, standard, or required size.

Example

"Fishermen are required by law to release any undersize trout back into the river."

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• noun

1

A size smaller than the standard or normal requirement, or material composed of particles fine enough to pass through the openings of a sieve or screen.

Example

"In the mining process, the crushed ore is vibrated over a mesh so that the undersize drops into a collection bin below."

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• verb

1

To design, make, or select something smaller than the standard or required size.

Example

"If you undersize the air conditioning unit for a large building, it will run continuously without cooling the rooms effectively."

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• Nearby Words

undershorts
underside
undersigned
undersize
undersized
underskirt
underslung

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Undersize. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/undersize
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