undermanned

Meanings

• adjective

  Having fewer personnel or resources than required or necessary to effectively carry out a task.

  - "The team was undermanned and struggled to complete the project on time."
  - "The fire department was undermanned during the emergency, making it difficult to respond to all calls."

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Variants

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undermanned

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Etymology

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From the phrase 'under manned', meaning having fewer men or workers than required.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'undermanned' is often used in the context of military, emergency services, and business operations.

2. Being undermanned can lead to increased stress, errors, and decreased productivity.

3. Some organizations intentionally operate with an undermanned staff to save on costs.

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Related Concepts

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1. understaffed: A term synonymous with undermanned, referring to having fewer employees or personnel than necessary.

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How to Memorize "undermanned"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a team or organization working with fewer resources or personnel than needed.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of having fewer personnel or resources than required.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'U'ndermanned' stands for 'U'nnecessary 'd'eficiency 'm'anpower 'a'nd 'd'esign.

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