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Utilisation

/jʊtɪlɪˈzeɪʃən/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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  1. 1

    The action of making practical and effective use of something.

    "The successful utilisation of renewable energy sources significantly reduced the town's carbon footprint."
  2. 2

    The proportion of available capacity or resources that is currently being employed.

    "Factory management focused on improving equipment utilisation to boost overall productivity."

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The word 'utilisation' originates from the Latin 'utilis', meaning 'useful', which evolved through Old French 'utilisation' before entering English. The term has shifted from a focus on mere utility to encompass broader applications in various contexts.

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