underutilization

[uhn-der-yoot-l-ahyz]

verb (used with object), -lized, -liz·ing.

to fail to utilize fully: to underutilize natural resources.

Also, especially British, un·der·u·ti·lise.

Origin:
1950–55; under- + utilize

Related forms

un·der·u·ti·li·za·tion, noun

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Underutilization is always a great word to know.

So is callithumpian. Does it mean:

a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.

a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.

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