underinvestment

American  

[uhn-der-in-vest-muhnt] / ˌʌn dər ɪnˈvɛst mənt /

noun

1. the act or result of failing to invest enough time, effort, resources, etc., in something.

2. the result of failing to attract enough businesses, industries, etc., to invest in an area or sector.

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underinvestment

He says years of underinvestment have left forces relying on ageing technology, while officers are increasingly diverted from neighbourhood policing to deal with other demands, including mental health and social care.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026

Years of economic crisis, underinvestment and political turmoil have hollowed out once thriving communities, with many homes left empty thanks to mass emigration.

From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026

The country holds some of the world’s largest oil resources but years of underinvestment means it lacks the infrastructure needed to extract it competitively.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

With capital underinvestment in offshore for many years, the surviving companies have substantially reduced the cost to develop offshore fields, Robotti said.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026

Economic growth remains marginal due to declining cotton production, underinvestment in phosphate mining, and strained relations with donors.

From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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