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

Investors need to hear that incremental capacity is converting into billable services quickly, and that utilization rates are rising rather than stalling.

From MarketWatch

Medical spending has increases for several reasons, including higher spending by its Medicare Advantage members, rising drug costs, Medicare cuts and growing healthcare utilization across the board.

From MarketWatch

“We expect PRN to reiterate FY26 guidance, improving rig utilization trends with respect to Drilling Services, and provide an update on its CEO succession process,” Park says.

From The Wall Street Journal

Its utilization also transcends both geographical boundaries and cuisines, including South Asian, Arab, Iranian and North African.

From Salon

The lower chemicals utilizations were already well flagged by the company, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• application
• discharge
• employment
• usage