undershoot

undershoot Definition

under·shoot (un′dər s̸ho̵̅o̅t′)

transitive verb -·shot′, -·shoot′·ing

to shoot or fall short of (a target, mark, etc.)
to bring an aircraft down short of (the runway, landing field, etc.) while trying to land

intransitive verb

to shoot or go short of the mark

undershoot Usage Examples

Preposition: of

target: Monetary policy would respond, but a large negative demand shock might result in an undershoot of the inflation target for some considerable time.

Object

target: Has guided Turkey to single digit inflation, after four years of undershooting the target.
government: Underlying retail price inflation is forecast to go on undershooting the government 's target.
runway: Another Spitfire from the same squadron and base as above undershot the runway and hit the perimeter fence, landing after night flying practice.
calculation: This has the added advantage that we can inspect the values to find out whether we need an undershoot calculation.

Modifying Another Word

slightly: The teeth should allow for an even bite or be slightly undershot.
not: This can be seen from the emphasis put on not undershooting as well as not overshooting the 2.5 per cent objective.
even: In reality they may even undershoot and fall further ).

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