underapply

English

Etymology

From under- +‎ apply.

Pronunciation

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Verb

underapply (third-person singular simple present underapplies, present participle underapplying, simple past and past participle underapplied)

1. (transitive) To apply to an insufficient degree.
   • 2003, Paul S Auerbach, Medicine for the Outdoors:

     Some authorities recommend using sunscreens of at least SPF 29, with the rationale that most people underapply […]