underutilization
UK/'ʌndər,jʊtɪlɪ'zeʃən/US/,ʌndә,ju:tilai'zeiʃәn/
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Definitions
n.
The state of not being used to full capacity or potential
未充分利用（的状态）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedunder- (insufficiently) + util (use) + -ization (noun) = the state of being used less than it could be.
Root us still carries 68 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
Underutilization of hospital beds wasted millions in funding.
- 2.
The report flagged severe underutilization of the new equipment.