English > utilization: 2 senses > noun 1, act| Meaning | The act of using. |
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| Example | "skilled in the utilization of computers" |
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| Synonyms | use, usage, utilisation, employment, exercise |
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| Narrower | application, practical application | The act of bringing something to bear |
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| exploitation, development | The act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful |
| misuse, abuse | Improper or excessive use |
| play | utilization or exercise |
| practice | The exercise of a profession |
| recycling | The act of processing used or abandoned materials for use in creating new products |
| Broader | activity | Any specific behavior |
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| Spanish | empleo, uso, utilización |
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| Catalan | ús, utilització |
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| Verbs | utilize | put into service |
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