utilised

u·ti·lize

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [yoot-l-ahyz]
- /ˈyut lˌaɪz/
- /ˈjuː.tɪ.laɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [yoot-l-ahyz]
- /ˈyut lˌaɪz/

Definitions of utilised word

verb with object utilised to put to use; turn to profitable account: to utilize a stream to power a mill. 1
verb utilised simple past tense and past participle of utilise. 0

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Origin of utilised

First appearance:

before 1800

One of the 42% newest English words

1800-10; < French utiliser, equivalent to utile useful (see utile) + -iser -ize

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Parts of speech for Utilised

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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utilised popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for utilised

adjective utilised

applied — An applied subject of study has a practical use, rather than being concerned only with theory.
occupied — to take or fill up (space, time, etc.): I occupied my evenings reading novels.

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