understock

1 of 2

transitive verb

: to stock (as a farm or store) with less than the usual or desirable number or quantity

understock

2 of 2

noun

1
: an inadequate supply
2

Word History

Etymology

Transitive verb

under entry 1 + stock

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“Understock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/understock. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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