unmanaged

adjective

un·​man·​aged ˌən-ˈma-nijd How to pronounce unmanaged (audio)
: not controlled or regulated : not managed
an unmanaged forest
unmanaged fisheries

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In fact, inventory requirements are often unmanaged, and many companies assume cyber tools and reporting provide accurate results. Dewayne Hart, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 What’s interesting about Firefly is its ability to discover unmanaged, misconfigured, or inefficient cloud resources and automatically remediate issues in real-time. Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024 Automation plays a crucial role in addressing the complexity of today’s SaaS environments, enabling IT teams to discover unmanaged apps, monitor access, and take action on risky accounts without drowning in manual tasks. Tony Bradley, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024 In cloud computing, misconfiguration and unmanaged attack surfaces expose sensitive data, making the security of all endpoints crucial. Ben Gebremeskel, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unmanaged 

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unmanaged was in 1598

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“Unmanaged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unmanaged. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

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