utilization

American  

[yoot-l-ahy-zey-shuhn] / ˌyut l aɪˈzeɪ ʃən /

especially British, utilisation

noun

1. an act or instance of making practical or profitable use of something.

   I don't think this plan results in the best utilization of tax dollars.

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Other Word Forms

• misutilization noun
• nonutilization noun
• overutilization noun
• preutilization noun
• reutilization noun

Etymology

Origin of utilization

First recorded in 1840–45; utiliz(e) ( def. ) + -ation ( def. )

Example Sentences

However, Helfstein argued that pricing will be more resilient as capacity utilization improves, and Amazon’s return on investment for its AI capital expenditures should also improve going forward.

From MarketWatch

The outlook is supported by improving fundamentals in Turkey and Europe, patient recovery and operational efficiencies in India, steady demand and rising medical tourism in Malaysia, and utilization ramp-up in Singapore following the Mt.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Energy Information Administration pegged utilization at 90% for the week ended Nov. 14.

From MarketWatch

Stein thinks the clearest evidence that AI isn’t yet in a bubble is that Nvidia’s A100 chips, which began shipping six years ago, are still around and running at 100% utilization.

From The Wall Street Journal

Barrick is currently undergoing a review of operations, which is aimed at improving efficiencies and utilization across its assets.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• application
• discharge
• employment
• usage