end use

[ yoos ]

noun

1. the ultimate use for which something is intended or to which it is put.

Other Words From

• end-use adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of end use¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

The purpose of these orders was to set a monthly, uniform minimum price for milk based on its end use and to ensure that farmers were paid accurately and in a timely manner.

From Salon

“What’s the highest end use of a tree?” he said, referring to which end-of-life use sequesters the most carbon.

From Los Angeles Times

Smart wear market predictions reflect the transformative potential of these technologies with health and fitness owning the largest share in terms of end use.

From Science Daily

The model incorporates factors such as emission figures from production to end use using a variety of different fuels, prices and other assumptions.

From Science Daily

Kirby said administration officials “has for many months now been interested in improving accountability over the end use of material that is provided to Ukraine.”

From Seattle Times