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Definition of underutilization

underutilization

/ˌʌndɚˌjuːtəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
(UK: underutilisation)
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Plural:underutilizations
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Adjective:underutilized
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underutilization Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The state or practice of failing to use a resource, skill, or capacity to its full potential or optimal level.

Example

"The audit revealed a significant underutilization of the company's cloud computing infrastructure."

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• Rhymes for underutilization

• Nearby Words

undertrained
underuse
underused
underutilization
underutilize
underutilized
undervaluation

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Underutilization. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/underutilization
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