utilization — the action of making practical and effective use of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of making practical and effective use of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌjuːtələˈzeɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The hospital's bed utilization reached 95% during flu season.
- My brain utilization drops to 10% on Monday mornings.
- The company improved its equipment utilization through better scheduling.
utilization
NOUN[/ˌjuːtələˈzeɪʃən/]
the action of making practical and effective use of something
Smart utilization of rooftop space turned the empty roof into a thriving garden.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'utilisation', derived from Latin 'utilis' meaning 'useful' (from 'uti' meaning 'to use'), combined with the suffix '-ization' indicating the process or action of making something.
Breakdown
util- (useful, from Latin utilis) + -iz- (make, cause to be) + -ation (noun suffix indicating action/process) = utilization
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📝Examples
“The hospital's bed utilization reached 95% during flu season.”
“My brain utilization drops to 10% on Monday mornings.”
“The company improved its equipment utilization through better scheduling.”
“His smartphone utilization is 99% for gaming and 1% for actual calls.”
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