Definitions

1. verb

to make something smaller in size or thickness than it should be

“The faulty machinery undergauge the metal sheets, making them unusable for construction.”

2. verb

to bring or come below a certain standard or level

“The company’s financial reports undergauge the true extent of their losses.”

3. noun

the act of making something smaller in size or thickness than it should be

“The undergauge of the metal sheets was a major issue in the construction project.”

4. noun

a reduction in size or thickness below the standard level

“The undergauge of the metal sheets was discovered during the quality control check.”