underused
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of underused
Example Sentences
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Even a system that processes more orders per hour may disappoint financially if its installation costs too much or demand leaves it underused.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026
Three new models, including a vehicle produced via a joint venture with China’s Geely at Ford’s underused factory in Spain, arrive by the end of 2029.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
"We wanted to address two questions: whether essential oil production could add value to underused Hinoki roots and whether that oil could improve sleep," says Associate Professor Kuniyoshi Shimizu from Kyushu University's Faculty of Agriculture.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026
Data from the tags was often found to be underused with major violations raised and explored in just 46% of relevant cases, the report also found.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
As many of your million books seem to be present and underused, I must beg you to grant me permission to borrow a few so that they might receive the attention they deserve.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
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