underserve

[ uhn-der-surv ]

verb (used with object),un·der·served, un·der·serv·ing.

to offer inadequate services or facilities to.

Origin of underserve

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First recorded in 1710–20; under- + serve

Words Nearby underserve

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How to use underserve in a sentence

So we’re going to give extra support and give extra resources and extra attention to those communities that have historically been underserved by the transportation network with a look at the how to make them safer.
With a focus on equity, Everett Lott takes helm of agency overseeing how people get around D.C. | Luz Lazo | July 1, 2021 | Washington Post

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