underuse
verb (used with object)
to use (a resource, someone's talent, etc.) too little or without realizing its full potential.
have underused
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present perfectof underuse.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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“A lot of churches have underused land or parking lots but don’t necessarily have the same kind of expertise about housing development like a property company,” he said.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 15, 2023
It’s not about tossing things out, because most gardens have underused space.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 14, 2023
Many struggling cities have underused assets and infrastructure built for much larger populations; new immigrants activate such latent capacity.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 1, 2019
