underserve
Americanverb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of underserve
First recorded in 1710–20; under- ( def. ) + serve ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Siegel and Torelli-Pedevska contend that industry diversity efforts themselves underserve disabled workers.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 26, 2023
“We underserve our nighttime economy and the workers,” said Scott Plusquellec, the nightlife advocate.
From Seattle Times • May 7, 2023
We already knew that high schools typically underserve students from low-income families and communities, but apparently they're doing poorly with wealthier students as well.
From US News • May 12, 2016
“And we don’t want to underserve that audience.”
From Washington Post • Nov. 17, 2015
The right strategy could be getting closer to your customers by using your intimate knowledge to serve them better, or it could be driving a wedge between dissatisfied customers and the companies that underserve them.
From Forbes • Apr. 2, 2015
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