under-resourced

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  1. Lacking sufficient resources, such as funding, personnel, or materials, to effectively meet needs or achieve goals.

La escuela pública en el barrio está bajo recursos, lo que dificulta que los estudiantes tengan acceso a materiales y tecnología adecuados.

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  • 6 months ago
    A bit on the history of under-resourced:

    The term ‘under-resourced‘ is a compound term commonly used in various contexts to describe a situation or entity that lacks sufficient resources. The prefix ‘under-‘ denotes insufficient quantity or degree, while ‘resourced‘ is derived from the word ‘resource,‘ which refers to assets or means available for use. The formation of ‘under-resourced‘ likely emerged in the late 20th century in discussions related to economics, social issues, and organizational management, emphasizing shortcomings in resources necessary to achieve desired outcomes or support development. The term reflects the growing awareness of resource allocation in various fields, including education, healthcare, and social services.

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  • 6 months ago
    Other words often associated with under-resourced: underfunded, insufficiently equipped, poorly supplied, resource-deficient, and inadequately funded