Underutilize: meaning, definitions and examples

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underutilize

 

[ ˌʌndərˈjuːtɪlaɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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.

See also: reutilization, reutilize, underutilization, unutilized, utilitarian, utilization, utilized, utilizer, utilizing.