C2nounUK spelling: utilisationformalbusinesswork
US/ˌjuː.təl.ɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌjuː.təl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
how fully and effectively a resource, such as space, time or equipment, is used
In context
The utilization of solar energy has grown quickly in the last decade.
Better utilization of office space could save the company a lot of money.
Hospital managers track bed utilization to avoid overcrowded wards.
Words that go with utilization
adjective + noun
- efficient utilizationEfficient utilization of water is vital in dry regions.
- low utilizationLow utilization of the gym made the owners cut its hours.
noun + noun
- resource utilizationResource utilization improved after the new system arrived.
- capacity utilizationFactory capacity utilization fell to sixty percent.
verb + noun
- maximize utilizationThe plan aims to maximize utilization of existing equipment.
noun + preposition
- utilization ofThe utilization of data has changed how shops plan their stock.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
the utilization of the bus to go to schoolCorrect: using the bus to go to school