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utilize

[ yoot-l-ahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, u·ti·lized, u·ti·liz·ing.
  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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Derived Forms

  • ˈutiˌlizer, noun
  • ˌutiliˈzation, noun
  • ˈutiˌlizable, adjective
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Other Words From

  • u·ti·liz·a·ble adjective
  • u·ti·li·za·tion [yoot-l-ahy-, zey, -sh, uh, n], noun
  • u·ti·liz·er noun
  • half·-u·til·ized adjective
  • non·u·til·ized adjective
  • o·ver·u·ti·lize verb (used with object) overutilized overutilizing
  • pre·u·ti·liz·a·ble adjective
  • pre·u·ti·lize verb (used with object) preutilized preutilizing
  • qua·si-u·ti·lized adjective
  • re·u·ti·lize verb (used with object) reutilized reutilizing
  • un·der·u·ti·lized adjective
  • un·u·ti·liz·a·ble adjective
  • un·u·ti·lized adjective
  • well-u·ti·lized 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

The study utilized data on drug prescriptions in the United Kingdom, and dispensation and self-reported data on drug use in Sweden, as well as electronic health records data for diagnoses.

Renaissance artwork depicted the nuances of human anatomy and pathology with remarkable accuracy, while Impressionism, Cubism, and other artistic movements utilized the unique features of human vision and perception to achieve artistic impact.

We utilize all of the ingredients as much as possible.

From Salon

Advocates also plan to push back against efforts to expand immigrant detention facilities and ensure the state utilizes its watchdog powers.

“Last year’s team was better at passing, but this year we utilized all six players hitting in a 6-2 and all six of them can get kills,” O’Dell said.

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When To Use

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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