Word
untapped
Phoneticsun·tapped
US/ənˈtæpt/
UK/ʌntˈæpt/
Definition
adj. describing something that is available but has not been used or discovered yet. You use this when there is a lot of potential in a place or a person that is still hidden.
adj. not yet used, developed, or discovered. Often describes potential resources, talents, or markets that remain available for exploitation.
Examples
“The company is looking for untapped markets in Asia.”
“The local government is trying to find untapped sources of water to help the farmers during the dry season.”
“The region remains a vast reservoir of untapped potential, where the convergence of diverse cultures and natural resources could drive significant economic growth if properly managed.”
Examples
simple
“The company is looking for untapped markets in Asia.”
contextual
“The local government is trying to find untapped sources of water to help the farmers during the dry season.”
complex
“The region remains a vast reservoir of untapped potential, where the convergence of diverse cultures and natural resources could drive significant economic growth if properly managed.”
Real-World Examples
“The island has vast - and largely untapped - reserves of rare earth minerals, many of which are crucial for technologies including mobile phones and electric vehicles.” “Rosebank is the largest untapped oil field in the North Sea which lies some 80 miles north-west of Shetland, meanwhile Jackdaw lies in waters about 150 miles east of Aberdeen.” Scan code
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