underutilizing
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/ˌʌndərˈjuːtəˌlaɪzɪŋ/
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/ˌʌndəˈjuːtəˌlaɪzɪŋ/
(underutilize)
insufficient use
Etymology
Etymology Information
'underutilize' originates from the prefix 'under-' meaning 'below' and the verb 'utilize' from Latin 'utilis' meaning 'useful'.
Historical Evolution
'utilize' changed from the Latin word 'utilis' and eventually became the modern English word 'utilize'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make use of,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to use less than fully'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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