underinvestment
noun
un·der·in·vest·ment
ˌən-dər-in-ˈves(t)-mənt 
: an insufficient amount of investment
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But that effort is hampered by years of computing underinvestment, a tepid venture capital environment, and a late start in building domestic AI models, Bloomberg reported.
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J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 3 June 2026
Peyovich said decades of underinvestment in hands-on careers—and the steady decline of early exposure to manual work—have left today’s labor pool less prepared than in previous generations.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 June 2026
East San José has experienced decades of underinvestment tied to redlining and inequitable planning decisions, which continue to shape outcomes for our residents today.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Safety concerns, a persistent stigma, and decades of underinvestment have kept ridership low even as the network has grown.
—Oren Peleg, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
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J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 3 June 2026
Peyovich said decades of underinvestment in hands-on careers—and the steady decline of early exposure to manual work—have left today’s labor pool less prepared than in previous generations.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 June 2026
East San José has experienced decades of underinvestment tied to redlining and inequitable planning decisions, which continue to shape outcomes for our residents today.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Safety concerns, a persistent stigma, and decades of underinvestment have kept ridership low even as the network has grown.
—Oren Peleg, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
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“Underinvestment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underinvestment. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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