utilize

utilize or utilise (ˈjuːtɪˌlaɪz)

—vb
	(tr) to make practical or worthwhile use of

utilise or utilise

—vb

'utilizable or utilise

—*adj*

'utilisable or utilise

—*adj*

utili'zation or utilise

—n

utili'sation or utilise

—n

'utilizer or utilise

—n

'utiliser or utilise

—n

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Word Origin & History

utilize

1807, from Fr. utiliser, from It. utilizzare, from utile "usable," from L. utilis "usable," from uti (see use). Utilization is first attested 1847.

"Utilize is fast antiquating improve, in the sense of 'turn to account.' " [Fitzedward Hall, "Modern English," 1873]

Example sentences from the web

You utilize erratic movements to prevent anyone from predicting them.

Some arts do not utilize kicks at all, such as judo and boxing.

The chemotroph designation is in contrast to phototrophs which utilize solar

energy.

Lastly, a consumption tax could utilize progressive rates in order to maintain

fairness.

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"If the Russians have gone too far in subjecting the child and his peer group to conformity to a single set of values imposed by the adult society, perhaps we have reached the point of diminishing returns in allowing excessive autonomy and in failing to utilize the constructive potential of the peer group in developing social responsibility and consideration for others."

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