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under achieve

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un⋅der⋅a⋅chieve

  [uhn-der-uh-cheev]
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–verb (used without object), -a⋅chieved, -a⋅chiev⋅ing.
1. to perform, esp. academically, below the potential indicated by tests of one's mental ability or aptitude.
2. to perform below expectations or achieve less than expected, esp. by others.
Origin:
1950–55; under- + achieve

Related forms:
un⋅der⋅a⋅chieve⋅ment, noun
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