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utilizing

v.
C1 Advanced US //ˈjutəˌɫaɪzɪŋ// uti·liz·ing

v. to use something in an effective way to get a specific result. It often means finding a practical purpose for a tool or a skill.

v. to make practical or effective use of a resource, tool, or strategy. Often implies a deliberate choice to employ something for a functional advantage.


SIMPLE

The team is utilizing new software to finish the project faster.

CONTEXTUAL

By utilizing solar panels on the roof, the factory significantly reduced its monthly electricity costs.

COMPLEX

The research department is currently utilizing advanced data analytics to identify patterns in consumer behavior that were previously invisible to the marketing team.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and takes a direct object; often criticized in style guides as a pretentious substitute for 'use' unless it implies a specific functional application.

Pitfall

utilizing of the resourcesutilizing the resourcesUtilizing is a transitive verb and takes a direct object without the preposition 'of'.

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