Underoccupation: meaning, definitions and examples

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underoccupation

 

[ ˌʌndərˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

economics

The state of being employed below the level of skill or ability that a person possesses.

Synonyms

underemployment, underutilisation, underutilization

Examples of usage

  • He felt frustrated by his underoccupation in the current job.
  • The underoccupation of the workforce led to inefficiency in the production process.

Translations

Translations of the word "underoccupation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 subocupação

🇮🇳 अधिनियोजन

🇩🇪 Unterbelegung

🇮🇩 kurang pemanfaatan

🇺🇦 недозайнятість

🇵🇱 niedostateczne wykorzystanie

🇯🇵 過少占有 (かしょうせんゆう)

🇫🇷 sous-occupation

🇪🇸 subocupación

🇹🇷 az işgal

🇰🇷 미점유 (미점유)

🇸🇦 نقص الاحتلال

🇨🇿 nedostatečné využití

🇸🇰 nedostatočné využitie

🇨🇳 低使用率 (dī shǐyòng lǜ)

🇸🇮 neizkoriščenost

🇮🇸 vanýting

🇰🇿 жеткіліксіз пайдалану

🇬🇪 არასრულად გამოყენება

🇦🇿 az işğal

🇲🇽 subocupación

Word origin

The term 'underoccupation' originated in the mid-20th century in the field of economics. It is often used to describe a situation where individuals are working in jobs that do not fully utilize their skills or qualifications. This concept became particularly relevant during periods of economic downturns when there is a mismatch between the skills of the workforce and the available job opportunities. Addressing underoccupation is crucial for maximizing productivity and ensuring a more efficient allocation of human resources.

See also: preoccupation.