Overutilized: meaning, definitions and examples
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overutilized
[ oʊvərˈjuːtəˌlaɪzd ]
excessive use
Overutilized describes a situation where something is used too much or beyond its intended capacity. This excessive use can lead to negative consequences, such as depletion or diminishment of resources, effectiveness, or quality.
Synonyms
excessive, overused, saturated.
Examples of usage
- The overutilized software can cause slow performance.
- Many public services are overutilized, straining their capabilities.
- Overutilized customer service lines often lead to long wait times.
- The overutilized park is losing its natural beauty.
Translations
Translations of the word "overutilized" in other languages:
🇵🇹 superutilizado
🇮🇳 अधिक उपयोग किया गया
🇩🇪 übernutzt
🇮🇩 terlalu digunakan
🇺🇦 надмірно використаний
🇵🇱 nadmiernie wykorzystywany
🇯🇵 過剰に利用された
🇫🇷 surutilisé
🇪🇸 sobrecargado
🇹🇷 aşırı kullanılmış
🇰🇷 과도하게 사용된
🇸🇦 مفرط الاستخدام
🇨🇿 přetížený
🇸🇰 nadmerne využívaný
🇨🇳 过度使用的
🇸🇮 prekomerno uporabljen
🇮🇸 ofnotað
🇰🇿 артық пайдаланылған
🇬🇪 მოუსმინე
🇦🇿 həddindən artıq istifadə edilmiş
🇲🇽 sobrecargado
Etymology
The word 'overutilized' is formed from the prefix 'over-', meaning excessive or too much, combined with 'utilize', which comes from the Latin word 'utilis' meaning 'useful'. The word 'utilize' has been in English since the 19th century, mainly used in contexts involving making use of something effectively. 'Overutilized' likely emerged in the late 20th century as concerns about resource depletion, efficiency, and sustainability became more prominent in discussions across various fields including environmental science, business, and economics. The term often appears in discussions regarding infrastructure, where systems are pushed beyond optimal operating parameters, leading to potential breakdowns or diminishing returns. As society progresses, the term is increasingly used in healthcare, technology, and environmental contexts to highlight overuse challenges.