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undercrowd

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To underfill; to fill with too low a population density.

Examples

“It is hard to set⟳ numerical limits on the size of classes, but it is certain that conditions in California tend⟳ to overcrowd rather than undercrowd.”
“The number⟳ of flies placed into the vials on the fourteenth day was approximated; i.e., an attempt⟳ was made not to overcrowd the vials but yet not undercrowd the vials (in order⟳ to promote⟳ egg retention).”
“The steps to maintaining these criteria are simple; undercrowd, underfeed, properly filter, and do regular maintenance (in particular water changes) regularly.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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