BusinessSeptember 7, 2026

undership

UN-der-ship

Definition

To ship fewer units of a product than are demanded by the market or expected by customers.

Etymology

Formed from the prefix 'under-' (meaning less than or below) and 'ship' (to send goods), combining to describe a state of providing a quantity that is insufficient relative to total demand.

In the news

The article notes that Intel is benefiting from supply constraints because it continues to undership demand, which helps maintain a tight supply environment.

Intel vs. Arm: One AI Stock Will Surge, the Other’s Upside Is Capped, Says Top Mizuho Analyst

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