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[ noun ] the act of using

Examples

"he warned against the use of narcotic drugs" "skilled in the utilization of computers"

Used in print

(Handbook of Federal Aids to Communities. U.S. Dep...)

This may be helpful in improving the competitive position of established firms through diversification and expansion or through more economical utilization of plant capacity .

(Max F. Millikan and Donald L. M. Blackmer,...)

Finally , a balance must be effected among project finance , utilization of agricultural surpluses , and general balance_of_payments support .

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[ noun ] the state of having been made use of

Examples

"the rate of utilization"

Related terms

state

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