1
: not subjected to tapping
an untapped keg
2
: not drawn upon or utilized
as yet untapped markets
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They’re intrigued by the 24-year-old’s skill sets and believe there’s untapped potential and more upside than Dermott, who turns 28 next week.
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Daniel Nugent-Bowman, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
The Power Of Small Gifts And Community Ownership Small donations, often perceived as inconsequential in the face of large endowments, hold untapped potential.
—Michele Smith, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Every candidate will see untapped potential in Williams.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024
Crucial tools, especially for galvanizing private capital, have remained untapped in a historically unproductive Congress.
—Leslie Vinjamuri, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2024
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Daniel Nugent-Bowman, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
The Power Of Small Gifts And Community Ownership Small donations, often perceived as inconsequential in the face of large endowments, hold untapped potential.
—Michele Smith, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Every candidate will see untapped potential in Williams.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024
Crucial tools, especially for galvanizing private capital, have remained untapped in a historically unproductive Congress.
—Leslie Vinjamuri, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2024
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untapped
adjective
un·tapped
ˌən-ˈtapt 
1
: not tapped
an untapped keg
2
: not drawn upon or used
as yet untapped markets
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