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utilize

 

[ ˈjuːtɪlʌɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in a practical way

To make practical and effective use of something. Often implies using something in a way that is different from its original purpose or in a more efficient manner. Utilize is commonly used in professional or technical contexts.

Synonyms

apply, employ, make use of, use

Examples of usage

  • The company was able to utilize its resources more effectively after the restructuring.
  • She utilized her engineering skills to design a new prototype.
  • The team utilized the latest technology to improve their productivity.
  • It is important to utilize all available tools to achieve success.
  • The manager decided to utilize a different approach for the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "utilize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 utilizar

🇮🇳 प्रयोग करना

🇩🇪 nutzen

🇮🇩 menggunakan

🇺🇦 використовувати

🇵🇱 wykorzystać

🇯🇵 利用する (りようする)

🇫🇷 utiliser

🇪🇸 utilizar

🇹🇷 kullanmak

🇰🇷 이용하다

🇸🇦 استخدام

🇨🇿 využít

🇸🇰 využiť

🇨🇳 利用 (lìyòng)

🇸🇮 uporabiti

🇮🇸 nota

🇰🇿 пайдалану

🇬🇪 გამოყენება

🇦🇿 istifadə etmək

🇲🇽 utilizar

Etymology

The word 'utilize' has its origins in the Latin word 'utilis,' meaning 'useful.' It entered the English language in the early 19th century. While 'utilize' is often criticized for being unnecessarily complex when 'use' would suffice, it has gained popularity in technical and business writing for its specific connotations of efficient or practical use.

See also: abuse, disuse, disused, misuse, misused, overuse, peruse, reusableness, reuse, reusing, underuse, unusable, unused, usability, usable, usage, used, useful, usefully, usefulness, useless, uselessness, users, using, usual, utensil.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,804 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.