underexploitation en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
By surface analysis, under- + exploitation, or, by surface analysis, underexploit + -ation.
Meanings
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Insufficient exploitation.
Near-synonyms: underuse, underutilization
The underexploitation of talent impairs economic growth.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| underexploitations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Antonyms
overuse · overutilization · overexploitation
Hypernyms
use · exploitation · utilization