<p><strong>Verb:</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object)<ul><li>underutilized, underutilizing.</li><li>to fail to make practical or profitable use of: The episodes are boring, badly paced, and completely underutilize the title character.</li><li>to fail to use (a machine, resource, etc.) to its full capacity: Most companies underutilize their data assets, but some manage to leverage them to satisfy marketplace demands.</li><li>Many school systems significantly underutilize existing classroom space, yet continue to build new buildings.</li></ul></li></ul>