CEFR C1

underutilization

noun

Meaning

The failure to use something or someone to its full potential or to the extent that it is capable of.

Examples

The underutilization of resources led to a significant drop in productivity.
There is a serious underutilization of talent in many developing countries.

Synonyms: underuse, underemployment, underdevelopment, underutilization

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underutilization (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌʌndərˌjuːtələˈzeɪʃən/

Definition

The failure to use something or someone to its full potential or to the extent that it is capable of.

Examples

The underutilization of resources led to a significant drop in productivity.
There is a serious underutilization of talent in many developing countries.
The report highlighted the underutilization of the stadium after the Olympics.

How to Use underutilization

underutilization of X (prepositional phrase): The state of not using a resource, ability, or facility to its maximum potential. — "The underutilization of solar power is a missed opportunity for renewable energy."

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