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

That you only have a 10% credit utilization with $9,000 suggests you likely have strong credit discipline, but it’s still $11,000 on two cards.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

Over the four week study period, the researchers found no meaningful difference between the vitamin D and placebo groups in terms of healthcare utilization or death.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026

The prices on these resources have already risen, but an extended war may lead to outright shortages, causing East Asian chip factories to run below full utilization.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Key to the initiative will be improved utilization of existing power-generating assets that don’t operate continuously.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

“There is no better utilization of nervous energy than into ingredients that can make the stomach happy. Isn’t that right, Chandrashekhar?” she said to Oso, and dropped a piece of idli for him to eat.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon

Related Words

• application
• discharge
• employment
• usage