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overutilize

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[oh-ver-yoo-tuh-lahyz] / ˌoʊ vərˈyu təˌlaɪz /

verb (used with object)

overutilized, overutilizing

  1. to utilize (something) more than is necessary or reasonable, often as to risk harm or depletion.

Other Word Forms

  • overutilization noun

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