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underutilize

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un⋅der⋅u⋅ti⋅lize

  [uhn-der-yoot-l-ahyz]
Use underutilize in a Sentence
–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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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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