underutilize

verb (used with object), un·der·u·ti·lized, un·der·u·ti·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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Main Entry:	underutilize
Part of Speech:	v
Definition:	to not use efficiently or to the maximum or potential amount; underuse; also written under-utilize

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