verb
General Slang
utilize
YOO-til-ize · verb · informal
A longer, jargon-y way to say 'use'.
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Definitions
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To make use of something; frequently criticised as needless inflation of the word 'use'.
“We should utilize the data we already have.”
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utilize In A Sentence
We should utilize the data we already have.
Origin & Usage
Latinate synonym for 'use'; a classic jargon target.
Variants
utilise
People Also Ask
What does 'utilize' mean?
It simply means to use something. In most sentences 'use' works just as well.
Why do people criticise 'utilize'?
It's a classic jargon target, seen as an unnecessarily long, Latinate way of saying 'use' that makes writing sound bloated.
Is there a difference between 'utilize' and 'use'?
Some argue 'utilize' implies putting something to practical or profitable use, but in everyday business speech it's mostly just a heavier synonym for 'use'.
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