Underutilize: meaning, definitions and examples

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underutilize

[ ˌʌndərˈjuːtɪlaɪz ]

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in business

To not make full use of something, especially resources or opportunities.

Synonyms

neglect, underuse, waste

Examples of usage

The company was underutilizing its workforce by not providing proper training programs.
We need to address the issue of underutilizing our budget allocation.

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in technology

To use something less than its full capacity or potential.

Synonyms

underexploit, undersell, underuse

Examples of usage

The new software was underutilized due to lack of training.
We should not underutilize the capabilities of our equipment.

Translations

Translations of the word "underutilize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 subutilizar

🇮🇳 अल्प उपयोग करना

🇩🇪 unterausnutzen

🇮🇩 kurang memanfaatkan

🇺🇦 недовикористовувати

🇵🇱 niewykorzystywać w pełni

🇯🇵 十分に活用しない

🇫🇷 sous-utiliser

🇪🇸 infrautilizar

🇹🇷 yeterince kullanmamak

🇰🇷 충분히 활용하지 않다

🇸🇦 استخدام غير كافي

🇨🇿 nedostatečně využívat

🇸🇰 nedostatočne využívať

🇨🇳 未充分利用

🇸🇮 premalo izrabiti

🇮🇸 vanýta

🇰🇿 жеткіліксіз пайдалану

🇬🇪 არასაკმარისად გამოყენება

🇦🇿 az istifadə etmək

🇲🇽 infrautilizar

Word origin

The word 'underutilize' is a combination of 'under-' meaning 'below' or 'less than' and 'utilize' meaning 'to make use of'. It first appeared in the mid-20th century in the context of business and resource management.