understock
/ˌʌndərˈstɑk/
noun
- A situation in which a store or business has fewer goods than needed or desired.
- The manager blamed the understock on a shipping delay.
- The understock of winter coats led to lost sales during the cold snap.
- An understock of ingredients forced the restaurant to change its menu.
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verb
- To supply a store or business with fewer goods than needed or desired.
- We accidentally understocked the shelves before the holiday rush.
- If you understock the warehouse, you risk running out of products.
- The store often understocks popular items, frustrating customers.
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