underutilize

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verb

un·​der·​uti·​lize ˌən-dər-ˈyü-tə-ˌlīz 

underutilized; underutilizing; underutilizes

transitive verb

: to utilize less than fully or below the potential use

underutilization

ˈən-dər-ˌyü-tə-lə-ˈzā-shən 

noun

underutilization

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noun

: insufficient utilization : wasteful failure to utilize fully

Examples of underutilize in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Outsourcing to foreign suppliers has become more common, to the point that many of our suppliers are severely underutilized. — George Whittier, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Other studies have noted that wearable health devices are underutilized by people with chronic conditions, such as cardiovascular disease. — Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 17 Sep. 2026

While executive boards debate high-level strategy and conference panels discuss theoretical disruptions, the daily tools sit largely underutilized on the ground. — Stacy L. Hambleton, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026

That’s despite the study noting that certain groups in specific industries were still underutilized. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

under entry 3 + utilization

First Known Use

Verb

1951, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for underutilize

• contextualize
• industrialize
• materialise
• materialize
• memorialize
• microenterprise
• overemphasize
• particularize
• revolutionise
• revolutionize
• actualize
• antagonize