Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

under-orders

Noun
/ˈʌndərˈɔrdərz/
Definition
A term that refers to the act of requesting less than the full amount of goods or services typically provided or necessary.
Examples
  • Due to the budget cuts, the manager placed under-orders for the supplies.
  • Our sales team noticed a trend in under-orders from several clients last quarter.
Meaning
To issue orders that are fewer or less than what is standard or expected.
Synonyms
  • low orders
  • reduced requests
  • minimal orders