nonuse
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4.4
- noun
- /ˈnɒnˌjuːs/
- There is some indication that the nonuse of databases is related to students' not knowing how to get information online.
- reason for nonuse
- nonuse value
Examples
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Like some countries in sub-Saharan Africa, in Yemen one finds that the husband's disapproval is one of the major reasons for nonuse of contraceptives.
Academic text (2006) -
The questions contained in the survey covered topics such as gender, use of the forum, reasons for nonuse, and amount of use.
Academic text (2001) -
The proportion of subjects reporting nonuse of the eight techniques ranged from 63.9% to 82.3%.
Academic text (1999) -
Comparing these instances of chemical weapons use to instances of nonuse by the same Arab states reinforces much of the conventional wisdom on deterrence.
Academic text (2017) -
Nonuse was defined as "no knowledge—this assistive technology is not covered in the program.
Academic text (2007) -
The nonuse of the available resources has hindered the project's progress.
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Many students reported nonuse of the library facilities despite having access to them.
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The nonuse of critical updates can lead to security vulnerabilities in the software.
Synonyms
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7.4
Choosing not to use something, for example not eating or drinking it
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Etymology
The word nonuse is made of non- meaning 'not', as in nonstop, and use meaning 'to use'. It means the state of not using something, so a tool left in a drawer is in nonuse.