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utilization

 

[ ˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in business

The action of making use of and benefiting from resources.

Synonyms

application, employment, usage

Examples of usage

  • The company's successful utilization of its assets led to increased profits.
  • Efficient utilization of time is crucial in a competitive market.
Context #2 | Noun

in healthcare

The application of something for a specific purpose, especially in the context of medical treatment or therapy.

Synonyms

deployment, employment, implementation

Examples of usage

  • The proper utilization of medications is essential for effective treatment.
  • Optimal utilization of available healthcare resources can improve patient outcomes.
Context #3 | Verb

general

The action of using something effectively or efficiently.

Synonyms

apply, employ, make use of

Examples of usage

  • She utilized her skills to solve the problem.
  • The team utilized the latest technology to streamline the process.

Translations

Translations of the word "utilization" in other languages:

🇵🇹 utilização

🇮🇳 उपयोग

🇩🇪 Nutzung

🇮🇩 pemanfaatan

🇺🇦 використання

🇵🇱 użytkowanie

🇯🇵 利用 (りよう)

🇫🇷 utilisation

🇪🇸 utilización

🇹🇷 kullanım

🇰🇷 이용 (iyong)

🇸🇦 استخدام

🇨🇿 využití

🇸🇰 využitie

🇨🇳 利用 (lìyòng)

🇸🇮 uporaba

🇮🇸 nýting

🇰🇿 пайдалану

🇬🇪 გამოყენება

🇦🇿 istifadə

🇲🇽 utilización

Etymology

The word 'utilization' has its roots in the Latin word 'utilis,' meaning 'useful.' It entered the English language in the mid-19th century, derived from the verb 'utilize.' The concept of utilizing resources efficiently has been a key principle in various fields such as business, healthcare, and technology, emphasizing the importance of making effective use of available resources to achieve optimal results.

See also: reutilization, reutilize, underutilization, underutilize, unutilized, utilitarian, utilized, utilizer, utilizing.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,891, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.