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verb (used without object),
un·der·a·chieved,
un·der·a·chiev·ing.
1.
to perform, especially academically, below the potential indicated by tests of one's mental ability or aptitude.
2.
to perform below expectations or
achieve
less than expected, especially by others.
Origin:
1950–55;
under-
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achieve
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un·der·a·chieve·ment,
noun
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underachieve
(ˌundərəˈtʃiːv)
—
vb
(
intr
) to fail to achieve a performance appropriate to one's age or talents
undera'chiever
—
n
undera'chievement
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n
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