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Meaning of underutilization
The state of not using something to its full potential or capacity.
Etymology of underutilization
The word "underutilization" is derived from the prefix "under-" meaning "below" or "less than", the verb "utilize" meaning "to use something for a practical purpose", and the suffix "-ation" which forms a noun indicating a process or state.
The term has its roots in the 15th-century Latin words "utilis" meaning "useful" and the suffix "-izare" which is a verb-forming suffix.
Synonyms
inefficiency
mismanagement
underuse
waste
idleness
inactivity
disuse
neglect
underemployment
misuse
abuse
squandering
extravagance
prodigality
improvidence
lavishness
wastefulness
profligacy
underperformance
suboptimal use
poor utilization
ineffective use
inefficient use
unproductive use
unused capacity
undercapacity
slack
downtime
inoperativeness
nonutilization
underutilizing
Definitions
- The state of not using something, especially a resource or a person's skills, as much as it could or should be used.
- * The act or fact of using something less than it could or should be used.
Usage Examples
- The company's underutilization of its resources led to financial losses.
- * The underutilization of skilled workers in the industry is a significant concern.
- * The new policy aims to reduce underutilization of public facilities.
Antonyms
optimization
efficiency
productivity
effectiveness
utilization
use
employment
operation
activation
maximization
full capacity
peak performance
productivity
efficiency
proficiency
expertise
resourcefulness
ingenuity
thriftiness
frugality
parsimony
prudence
wise use
judicious use
effective use
optimal use