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undermanned

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective undermanned has 1 sense
  1. short-handed, short-staffed, undermanned, understaffed - inadequate in number of workers or assistants etc.; "they're rather short-handed at the moment"; "overcrowded and understaffed hospitals"
    Antonym: adequate (indirect, via inadequate)

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Undermanned

Part of Speech: Adjective

Senses:

  1. Lacking enough personnel; not having enough people to perform a task or job.
  2. Having a smaller number of individuals compared to what is required or usual.

Usage: This term is used to describe a situation or organization that lacks sufficient personnel to fulfill its duties or requirements.

Examples:

  • The construction crew was undermanned, causing delays in the project.
  • The police force was undermanned and struggled to maintain law and order during the protest.
  • The team's undermanned defense couldn't stop the opponent's attack.
  • The hospital's emergency department is undermanned during weekends.

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