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utilize

especially British, u·ti·lise

[yoot-l-ahyz]

verb (used with object)

utilized, utilizing 
  1. to put to use; turn to profitable account.

    to utilize a stream to power a mill.



utilize

/ ˈjuːtɪˌlaɪz /

verb

  1. (tr) to make practical or worthwhile use of

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • utilizable adjective
  • utilization noun
  • utilizer noun
  • half-utilized adjective
  • nonutilized adjective
  • overutilize verb (used with object)
  • preutilizable adjective
  • preutilize verb (used with object)
  • quasi-utilized adjective
  • reutilize verb (used with object)
  • underutilized adjective
  • unutilizable adjective
  • unutilized adjective
  • well-utilized adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of utilize1

First recorded in 1800–10; from French utiliser, equivalent to utile “useful” ( utile ) + -iser -ize
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Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

CoreWeave’s core business is leasing data centers and installing racks of servers powered by thousands of Nvidia-designed AI chips, then renting those computing systems to companies that design, operate and utilize AI tools.

Big Tech companies have recently reported increased AI spending plans, and investors are concerned about the rising amounts of debt and circular financing being utilized to continue the AI buildout.

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"We've reduced their volume at high traffic airports — instead having private jets utilize smaller airports or airfields so busy controllers can focus on commercial aviation," Duffy wrote.

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Close said Rice had sent her an Oklahoma City Thunder news conference in which the team talked about building rhythm with its offense by best utilizing the players who were hot on any given night.

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Williams rushed for 114 yards and Blake Corum ran for 58 on a day when the Rams once again utilized all four tight ends in the passing and running attacks.

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What is another way to say utilize?

To utilize something is to put it to use or turn it to profitable account. How is utilize different from use? Learn more on Thesaurus.com.

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