Underutilize: meaning, definitions and examples
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underutilize
[ ˌʌndərˈjuːtɪlaɪz ]
in business
To not make full use of something, especially resources or opportunities.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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underutilize |
Appropriate in professional or technical settings where a resource, skill, or talent is not being used to its full potential.
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underuse |
Similar to 'underutilize,' but more common in everyday speech. It can be used in both personal and professional settings to discuss something not being used enough.
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neglect |
Appropriate in personal situations or when referring to something that requires care, attention, or maintenance but is being ignored or overlooked. This term often carries a negative connotation.
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waste |
Appropriate when something valuable, such as time, money, or resources, is being misused, squandered, or not used at all. This word carries a strong negative connotation.
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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.
in technology
To use something less than its full capacity or potential.
Synonyms
underexploit, undersell, underuse.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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underutilize |
This term is often used in business or technical settings to describe a situation where resources, skills, or capabilities are not being used to their full potential.
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underuse |
This word is frequently used in general contexts to express that something is not being used as much as it could be.
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undersell |
This term is often used in sales or marketing contexts. It can imply selling something for less than it is worth or not adequately promoting its value. It sometimes has a negative connotation.
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underexploit |
This word is usually applied in economic or resource management contexts, indicating that a resource or opportunity has not been fully developed or taken advantage of.
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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
Etymology
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.