Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

underutilize

verb

/ˌʌndərˈjuːtəlaɪz/

Definition

To use something less than is needed or less than its full potential.

Examples

The company tends to underutilize its staff’s talents, leading to low morale.
Many tools in the workshop are often underutilized and gather dust.
The classroom resources are underutilized, making lessons less engaging for students.

Meaning

Underutilizing refers to not making full use of resources, skills, or potential that are available, resulting in inefficiency or missed opportunities.