underfilling Definition
the act of not filling something completely or sufficiently.
Using underfilling: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "underfilling" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The underfilling of the gas tank caused the car to run out of fuel on the highway.
Example
The underfilling of the prescription bottle led to a shortage of medication.
Example
The underfilling of the cake batter resulted in a flat and dense cake.
underfilling Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for underfilling
- underpacking
- inadequate filling
- partial filling
Antonyms for underfilling
- overfilling
- overpacking
Summary: underfilling in Brief
'Underfilling' [uhn-der-fil-ing] is the act of not filling something completely or sufficiently. It can result in negative consequences, such as running out of fuel due to underfilling the gas tank or a shortage of medication due to underfilling the prescription bottle. Underfilling can also lead to poor quality, as seen in the example of a flat and dense cake resulting from underfilling the batter.
