Utilization Meaning
/jˌutələˈzeɪʃən/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounAlternative spelling of utilisation.
nounUS, Canada, and Oxford British English standard spelling of utilisation.
Sentence Examples
To improve profits, we need to increase the utilization of our factory.
They are thinking about the utilization of plastic bags in the country.
Credit utilization constitutes a significant portion of a credit score.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Proper ____ of water resources is essential during the long dry season.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of solar energy has increased significantly over the last several many years in the local region today.
Word Origin & History
From French utilisation or from utilize + -ation.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Skilled foreign farm workers are the backbone of US agriculture and are traditionally in the US on H-2A seasonal visas, which saw its highest ever utilization rate this year, according to the Farm Bureau."
— 2022 December 22, Vanessa Yurkevich, “America needs immigrants to solve its labor shortage”, in CNN:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Proper ____ of water resources is essential during the long dry season.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of solar energy has increased significantly over the last several many years in the local region today.