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underutilize


un·der·uti·lize

verb \ˌən-dər-ˈyü-tə-ˌlīz\

Definition of UNDERUTILIZE

transitive verb
: to utilize less than fully or below the potential use
un·der·uti·li·za·tion \ˈən-dər-ˌyü-tə-lə-ˈzā-shən\ noun

First Known Use of UNDERUTILIZE

1951

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