verb
utilize
YOO-tuh-lyze/ˈjuːtəlaɪz/
Use something for a practical purpose.
The man utilizes the sturdy crate as a step to reach the high plant.
Etymology
The underlying idea is to “make useful”: to utilize something is to put its usefulness into practice by employing it for a purpose.
In context
how to utilize the dispersion analysis results for characterization of the soil mass
More examples
- Engineers utilize waste heat to warm nearby buildings.
- This recipe utilizes the entire lemon, including the peel.
- We utilized the extra storage space under the stairs.
Forms
utilize · utilizes · utilized · utilizing
utilization noun — The practical use of something.