Underdevelop (Verb)
Meaning
Process (a film or photographic plate) less than the required time or in an ineffective solution or at an insufficiently high temperature; "These photos are underdeveloped".
Classification
Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
Examples
- The photo studio had a reputation for underdeveloping film, resulting in grainy and underexposed images.
- Unfortunately, the lab underdeveloped the photographs, making it difficult to see the fine details.
- The novice photographer's inexperience led to underdeveloping the roll of film, ruining the vacation snaps.
- After reviewing the prints, the photographer realized that the film had been underdeveloped, which explained the lack of contrast.
- If the photographic plate is underdeveloped, it will not accurately capture the nuances of the scene.