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/ˌʌndəˈruːz/ · un·der·use
verb
  1. To use (something) less than expected or to its full potential. The company was accused of underusing its employees' skills.
  2. To make less use of (something) than is necessary or desirable. The new policy aims to underuse paper products and reduce waste.
noun
  1. The act of using something less than expected or to its full potential. The manager's underuse of the team's strengths led to a disappointing season.
Did you know? The concept of underusing resources or potential is a common theme in business and management, where it is often seen as a missed opportunity or a sign of inefficiency.

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Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 17, 2026