Utilisation Meaning
/ˌjutələˈzeɪʃən/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe act of using something.
nounThe manner in which something is used.
Sentence Examples
Education is the acquisition of the art of the utilisation of knowledge.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The efficient ____ of solar energy can reduce electricity costs for homeowners.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The company is working hard to improve the ____ of its resources and reduce its overall environmental waste today.
Word Origin & History
From French utilisation or from utilise + -ation.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"The merchandise trains of the future will be able to pace the average day and night express without significant loss of track utilisation, but where quadruple track does not exist it may be necessary to seek alternative routes for the slower-moving coal and heavy mineral traffic."
— 1960 February, “Talking of Trains”, in Trains Illustrated, page 67:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The efficient ____ of solar energy can reduce electricity costs for homeowners.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The company is working hard to improve the ____ of its resources and reduce its overall environmental waste today.