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underutilize

[ uhn-der-yoot-l-ahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, un·der·u·ti·lized, un·der·u·ti·liz·ing.
  1. to fail to make practical or profitable use of:

    The episodes are boring, badly paced, and completely underutilize the title character.

  2. to fail to use (a machine, resource, etc.) to its full capacity:

    Most companies underutilize their data assets, but some manage to leverage them to satisfy marketplace demands.

    Many school systems significantly underutilize existing classroom space, yet continue to build new buildings.



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Other Words From

  • un·der·u·ti·li·za·tion [uhn-der-yoot-l-ahy-, zey, -sh, uh, n], noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of underutilize1

First recorded in 1950–55; under- + utilize

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