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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.
- to fail to make practical or profitable use of:
The episodes are boring, badly paced, and completely underutilize the title character.
- 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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- 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
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