Underoccupation: meaning, definitions and examples

Describes buildings or properties that are not being fully used. It is often used in the context of housing or office spaces.

• The downtown area is facing a crisis of underoccupation with many offices standing empty.
• Due to a decrease in population, rural areas are experiencing underoccupation of homes.

Used when talking about a situation where people are working in jobs that do not use all their skills or their working hours are less than what they desire.

• Despite having a degree in engineering, he faced underemployment and worked as a barista.
• Many young graduates are suffering from underemployment due to the economic downturn.

Primarily used in American English, similar to 'underutilisation,' indicates resources or capacities that aren't being fully utilized.

• The underutilization of the public transport system indicates the need for better planning and incentives.
• Dr. Brown discussed the underutilization of technology in modern classrooms.

Refers to resources, systems, or facilities that are not being used to their full potential. This word can apply to various contexts, including workforce, machinery, or services.

• The company's high-tech equipment is facing underutilisation because the staff hasn't been trained properly.
• Government funds are often criticized for underutilisation in community projects.