How Do You Spell UTILIZE?

Pronunciation: [jˈuːtɪlˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The word "utilize" is spelled with a "z" in American English, but with an "s" in British English. It is pronounced yoo-tuh-lahyz, with the stress on the second syllable. The "ize" ending is a common spelling in American English, derived from the Greek suffix "-izein" meaning "to make" or "to cause to be." This is in contrast to British English, which typically uses the spelling "-ise" for words like "realise" and "criticise."

UTILIZE Meaning and Definition

  1. Utilize is a verb that refers to the act of making practical use of something or someone. It implies employing or putting to use the available resources in an effective or efficient manner in order to achieve a desired outcome or purpose.

    When one utilizes something, they apply it or employ it for a specific function or purpose. This may involve adopting a tool, technique, or method to make effective use of a resource. For example, an individual might utilize their organizational skills to manage a project efficiently, utilizing the available time, budget, and manpower effectively to reach their goals.

    Utilize also implies making the best use of something by maximizing its potential or extracting the most value from it. It suggests using a resource to its full advantage and not wasting or squandering it unnecessarily. For instance, a company may utilize its workforce by assigning them tasks that align with their skills and expertise, ensuring optimal productivity and output.

    The term is often used in the context of efficiently utilizing resources such as time, money, energy, technology, or even knowledge. It emphasizes the practical application of these resources to attain desired results or solve problems effectively. Utilize can be employed in various domains, including business, science, education, and daily life, to denote the purposeful deployment of resources to accomplish tasks or attain objectives.

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Etymology of UTILIZE

The word "utilize" is derived from the Latin word "utilis", which means "useful" or "profitable". The Latin word "utilis" comes from the verb "uti", meaning "to use". The English word "utilize" was formed in the early 19th century, with the addition of the suffix "-ize" to indicate the act of making something useful or employing it in a practical manner.

Idioms with the word UTILIZE

  • utilize sm or sth for sth The idiom "utilize someone or something for something" means to make use of someone or something in order to accomplish a particular purpose or achieve a certain outcome. It emphasizes the act of employing or employing a resource in an effective and productive way to attain a specific goal or objective.

Similar spelling words for UTILIZE

Conjugate verb Utilize

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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FUTURE

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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE PERFECT

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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IMPERATIVE

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NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to utilize

PAST CONTINUOUS

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PAST PARTICIPLE

utilized

PAST PERFECT

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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT

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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

utilizing

PRESENT PERFECT

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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it utilize

SIMPLE PAST

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