Undercapacity: meaning, definitions and examples

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undercapacity

 

[ ˌʌndərkəˈpæsəti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

business

Undercapacity refers to a situation where a company's production or operational capabilities are not being fully utilized, resulting in inefficiency and potential financial losses.

Synonyms

low capacity, underutilization

Examples of usage

  • The factory was operating undercapacity due to a shortage of raw materials.
  • The airline industry is facing undercapacity issues as travel demand remains low.
Context #2 | Noun

education

Undercapacity can also refer to a school or educational institution that has fewer students or resources than it is designed to accommodate.

Synonyms

low enrollment, underenrollment

Examples of usage

  • The school was undercapacity, leading to a decrease in funding and course offerings.
  • Undercapacity in universities can lead to difficulties in maintaining academic quality.
Context #3 | Noun

transportation

In transportation, undercapacity occurs when the demand for transportation services exceeds the available capacity, leading to delays and congestion.

Synonyms

inadequate capacity, insufficient capacity

Examples of usage

  • The subway system experienced undercapacity during rush hour, causing overcrowding and delays.
  • Undercapacity on highways can result in traffic jams and increased travel times.

Translations

Translations of the word "undercapacity" in other languages:

🇵🇹 subcapacidade

🇮🇳 क्षमता की कमी

🇩🇪 Unterkapazität

🇮🇩 kapasitas kurang

🇺🇦 недостатня потужність

🇵🇱 niedostateczna pojemność

🇯🇵 過小容量 (かしょうようりょう)

🇫🇷 sous-capacité

🇪🇸 subcapacidad

🇹🇷 yetersiz kapasite

🇰🇷 용량 부족

🇸🇦 نقص السعة

🇨🇿 nedostatečná kapacita

🇸🇰 nedostatočná kapacita

🇨🇳 容量不足 (róngliàng bùzú)

🇸🇮 nezadostna zmogljivost

🇮🇸 vanhæfni

🇰🇿 жеткіліксіз қуат

🇬🇪 არასრული შესაძლებლობა

🇦🇿 qeyri-kafi tutum

🇲🇽 subcapacidad

Word origin

The term 'undercapacity' originated in the field of economics and business management to describe the situation where resources are not fully utilized. It has since been adopted in various industries to refer to inefficiency and lack of adequate resources. The concept of undercapacity highlights the importance of optimizing resources and addressing inefficiencies to improve overall performance and productivity.

See also: incapacity.