Utilise: meaning, definitions and examples
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utilise
[ ˈjuːtɪlaɪz ]
in daily life
To make practical and effective use of something. It is commonly used in British English.
Synonyms
apply, employ, make use of, use, utilize.
Examples of usage
- He was able to utilise his skills to help the team succeed.
- She decided to utilise her free time by learning a new language.
- The company aims to utilise sustainable materials in their products.
- It is important to utilise resources efficiently in order to reduce waste.
- The teacher encouraged the students to utilise the library for research purposes.
Translations
Translations of the word "utilise" in other languages:
🇵🇹 utilizar
🇮🇳 उपयोग करना
🇩🇪 nutzen
🇮🇩 menggunakan
🇺🇦 використовувати
🇵🇱 używać
🇯🇵 利用する (りようする)
🇫🇷 utiliser
🇪🇸 utilizar
🇹🇷 kullanmak
🇰🇷 사용하다 (sayonghada)
🇸🇦 استعمال
🇨🇿 použít
🇸🇰 použiť
🇨🇳 使用 (shǐyòng)
🇸🇮 uporabiti
🇮🇸 nota
🇰🇿 пайдалану
🇬🇪 გამოყენება (gamoyeneba)
🇦🇿 istifadə etmək
🇲🇽 utilizar
Etymology
The word 'utilise' originated from the Latin word 'utile', meaning useful. It first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century. Over time, 'utilise' has become a popular term in British English, often used to emphasize the practical and efficient use of resources or skills.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #18,150, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 18147 clemency
- 18148 regressive
- 18149 rumble
- 18150 utilise
- 18151 unconsciousness
- 18152 alibi
- 18153 heartless
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