utilizeu‧til‧ize (also utilise British English) /ˈjuːtəlaɪz/ ●○○AWL verb [transitive]
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formal to use something for a particular purpose: We must consider how best to utilize what resources we have.► see thesaurus at
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—utilizable adjective—utilization /ˌjuːtəlaɪˈzeɪʃən $ -lə-/ noun [uncountable]RegisterIn everyday English, people usually say use rather than utilize:· The money will be used to build a new sports hall.
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