utilization

//ˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən//
B2Frequency Level 11Formal
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Noun

utilizationSingular
utilizationsPlural
1

The act or process of making practical and effective use of something.

The utilization of renewable energy sources has increased significantly in recent years.

2

The degree to which something is being used or the rate at which resources are employed.

The factory's machine utilization has increased to 85% this quarter.