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undercapacity

 

[ˌʌndərkəˈpæsəti ]

Definitions

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.

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Word Description / Examples
undercapacity

Here, 'undercapacity' is a misspelling or redundant variant of 'undercapacity.'

  • This term is the same as 'undercapacity' used earlier.
underutilization

This term is best used when discussing the inefficient use of available resources or capacity. It highlights that resources are present but are not being fully utilized.

  • The underutilization of the town's public library is a concern for local authorities.
  • The project's failure was partly due to the underutilization of available technology.
low capacity

This term is used to describe a situation where the available capacity is inherently limited or small. It often refers to settings such as storage, resources, or utilities.

  • Our venue has a low capacity, so we need to limit the number of attendees.
  • The old generator has a low capacity and cannot support all the new equipment.

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.

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undercapacity

This word is typically used in contexts referring to systems, facilities, or methods that are functioning below their full potential or limit. Often applied to describe underutilized infrastructure such as factories, schools, or hospitals.

  • The factory is operating at undercapacity due to the drop in demand for goods.
  • The new stadium is running at undercapacity because of the Covid-19 restrictions.
underenrollment

Similar to 'low enrollment,' this word is used in educational contexts to indicate a lack of sufficient student sign-ups. It often highlights a continual or systemic issue.

  • The rural school has been struggling with chronic underenrollment for years.
  • Underenrollment in the district's schools has led to some campuses being closed.
low enrollment

This term is mainly used in educational settings to describe a situation where fewer students have registered or signed up for a course, program, or school than expected.

  • The community college is facing budget cuts due to low enrollment in several programs.
  • The specialized art class was canceled because of low enrollment.

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.

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undercapacity

This word is mostly synonymous with 'undercapacity', often used interchangeably to describe a state where less than the potential capacity is being utilized.

  • The conference hall is working undercapacity with only a few events scheduled this year.
  • Due to undercapacity issues, many classrooms were left underutilized.
insufficient capacity

Similar to inadequate capacity, but generally focuses more on the immediate shortfall in meeting current demands.

  • The company faced issues due to insufficient capacity to ship all the holiday orders on time.
  • The insufficient capacity of the venue led to overcrowding at the concert.
inadequate capacity

Used when the current capacity is not enough to meet the needs or demands. Often implies a lack of resources or planning.

  • The hospital's inadequate capacity became apparent during the pandemic.
  • Their inadequate capacity for data storage caused several issues with their servers.

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

Etymology

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.