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underdevelop

/ˌʌndərˈdɛvəpli/ verb · British & US
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What does underdevelop mean?

verb

to develop or bring up something to a higher level of development or quality, often in a way that is not thorough or complete.

Example

"The company was accused of underdeveloping the new product, which lacked key features."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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