Word family noun utilization adjective utilizable verb utilize
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishutilizeu‧til‧ize (also utilise British English) /ˈjuːtəlaɪz/ ●○○ AWL verb [transitive] formalUSE something to use something for a particular purpose We must consider how best to utilize what resources we have.► see thesaurus at use —utilizable adjective —utilization /ˌjuːtəlaɪˈzeɪʃən $ -lə-/ noun [uncountable]RegisterIn everyday English, people usually say use rather than utilize:The money will be used to build a new sports hall.→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpus
utilize• According to their ability they will be able to pick and choose which clues they will utilize and which they will ignore.• The old fire station could be utilized as a theater.• In some languages you may be able to utilize material from grammar books for these lists.• Worms commonly utilize network services to propagate to other host systems.• In Jeremy Bentham's Panopticon, the authorities utilized several key control structures.• With rare exceptions, very few patients either understand or utilize the data on physician credentials that are available to them.• The supervised training process utilizes the following training trials.• You may be able to utilize their assistance.• Employers must utilize their workers more effectively if the region is to become an economic success.From Longman Business Dictionaryutilizeu‧til‧ize /ˈjuːtəlaɪz/ (also utilise British English) verb [transitive] to use something effectivelyThe offices have a heating system that utilizes solar energy. —utilization noun [uncountable]the full utilization of the oil pipeline → see also plant utilization→ See Verb tableOrigin utilize (1800-1900) French utiliser, from utile “useful” 