underruns
/ˌʌndərˈrʌnz/
noun
- Plural of underrun: situations where something runs below a target or expected level.
- We need to analyze the underruns to improve future planning.
- The underruns in the budget allowed for extra spending on equipment.
- The company reported several underruns in different departments.
verb
- Third person singular of underrun: runs or passes beneath something.
- The subway line underruns the river through a tunnel.
- The cable underruns the bridge to avoid the traffic.
- The pipeline underruns the highway for several miles.
- Third person singular of underrun: runs or operates at a level below what is expected or required.
- The team often underruns the time estimate for small tasks.
- The machine underruns the target speed when it gets too hot.
- The project underruns its budget every year.