Reutilization: meaning, definitions and examples

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reutilization

[ ˌriːjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən ]

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resource management

The act of using something again or re-purposing it to serve a different function.

Synonyms

recycling, repurposing, reuse

Examples of usage

Reutilization of old materials can help reduce waste.
Reutilization of existing infrastructure is more cost-effective than building new.
Reutilization is a key concept in sustainable development.

Translations

Translations of the word "reutilization" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reutilização

🇮🇳 पुन: उपयोग

🇩🇪 Wiederverwendung

🇮🇩 penggunaan kembali

🇺🇦 повторне використання

🇵🇱 ponowne wykorzystanie

🇯🇵 再利用 (さいりよう)

🇫🇷 réutilisation

🇪🇸 reutilización

🇹🇷 yeniden kullanım

🇰🇷 재사용 (jaesayong)

🇸🇦 إعادة الاستخدام (i'adat al'iistikhdam)

🇨🇿 znovupoužití

🇸🇰 opätovné použitie

🇨🇳 再利用 (zàilìyòng)

🇸🇮 ponovna uporaba

🇮🇸 endurnýting

🇰🇿 қайта пайдалану

🇬🇪 ხელმეორედ გამოყენება (khelmeored gamoyeneba)

🇦🇿 təkrar istifadə

🇲🇽 reutilización

Word origin

The word 'reutilization' is a combination of the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the noun 'utilization' meaning 'the action of making practical and effective use of something'. The concept of reusing resources has gained importance in the context of sustainability and environmental conservation, leading to the popularization of terms like 'reutilization' in discussions around resource management and waste reduction.